Scottish Rural Leadership Programme

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Scottish Rural Leadership Programme

We talk to graduates of the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme to find out more about their lives, leadership journey and plans for the future.

  1. 26 SEPT

    Rural Leaders in Conversation: Huntly Development Trust

    At the recent Rural Leaders in Conversation event in the northeast, our podcast host, Jane Craigie, caught up with Rural Leader Donald Boyd.Donald discusses his 15 years of involvement with Huntly Development Trust (HDT) and the investments it has made, and is making, to ensure the long-term sustainability of the market town, including the purchase of Greenmyres and the erection of a community wind turbine.The 63 acre rural site, which is owned and run by the community, has been transformed i...

    23 min

  2. 19 JUL

    In conversation with Sarah Cruickshank, Deveronside Fishings & Lodges

    A lovely, open conversation between Sarah Cruickshank, and host, Jane Craigie about Sarah's role managing fly fishing and holiday accomodation on the River Deveron.Sarah talks about working with her father, his passion for fishing leading to Deveronside Fishings and ownership of seven miles of double bank fishing. Sarah also talks about rural tourism, fish stocks and the future of fishing and the river Deveron.

    23 min

  3. 27 JUN

    In Conversation with Georgia's Rural Leaders

    In our latest podcast, we caught up with Rural Leaders from both sides of the Atlantic at the Highland Show, including our guest speaker Rawley Hicks, who is at the sharp end of agricultural machinery innovation. Tune in to find out what's currently top of mind for these Rural Leaders.

    28 min

  4. 25 APR

    In conversation with Catherine Drummond Herdman

    Catherine Drummond Herdman has the most fascinating story. Her home, Megginch Castle, situated between Perth and Dundee, has been in the family since 1660. Borne of generations of plantspeople, it's not at all surprising to hear Catherine's deep relationship with plants, the soil and her heritage. In this very warm and wonderful conversation, Catherine talks about her cancer diagnosis and recovery, the healing and purpose that plants brought her, and her tea and apple growing passions. Cather...

    28 min

  5. 23 APR

    In conversation with Julia Latto, Scottish Enterprise

    Julia has over 25 years in economic development and currently leads on a wide portfolio of national rural programmes for Scottish Enterprise. These include the Rural Leadership Programme, Agritourism Monitor Farm and many other programmes to support rural leaders to develop themselves, their businesses and their communities. These programmes engage with a wide range of rural sectors including agriculture, tourism, food and drink, energy, horticulture and rural services and involve supporting ...

    29 min

  6. 28 MAR

    Rural Leaders in Conversation - James Barr

    James Barr has just completed the Rural Leadership Programme and is a man with many talents. Up until recently, he has worked for Cuthbertson in Lanarkshire, designers and manufacturers of winter maintenance. Operating since 1936, the company has remained true to its roots of supporting Scottish rural businesses.James is also involved in the family dairy farm and trained at university as a lawyer – something he will be putting to good use with his new job with SSE.Tune in to this short 15-min...

    16 min

  7. 29 FEB

    Rural Leaders in Conversation - Alix Ritchie

    Alix Ritchie is a Perthshire farmer and passionate advocate for the rural community, who was recently appointed as the very first Programme Director for Farmstrong Scotland - a new peer-to-peer wellbeing programme. She has developed an understanding of agriculture, education and skills development through working with SAYFC, RHET and most recently QMS as Health & Education Manager. She is also a board member of the Women in Agriculture network.In our podcast this month, she shares he...

    24 min

  8. 14 JAN

    Rural Leaders in Conversation (BONUS episode): Fergus and Alison Younger

    The most recent Rural Leaders' In Conversation event was hosted by Fergus and Alison Younger at Old Leckie Farm. Close to 30 people gathered to hear about the family farming and diversified business, its enterprises comprising of sheep, cattle and laying hens. The Youngers sell meat and eggs direct, have a holiday let and run farm tours with food from their kitchen table. The podcast is a recording of the conversations captured on the farm walk, it is open, honest and full of wisdom...

    17 min
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We talk to graduates of the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme to find out more about their lives, leadership journey and plans for the future.

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