January 2023

There is a Kenyan proverb that goes along the lines "Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable". Many of our clients are strengthened by their membership of cooperatives such as SOPA or SAOS.

December 2022

As the end of the year grows near, our thoughts inevitably turn to what we’ve achieved...or not! It's worth remembering that we are still living with the effects of Covid and, with the shortage of food-grade co2, container port delays and labour shortages, 2022 has been every bit as challenging as 2021 for many businesses. So, if you've been thinking about tasks that remain outstanding, don't be too hard on yourself!

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November 2022

New behaviours are constantly being formed around online shopping and, as they do, so must your marketing.

October 2022

As we say farewell to the remaining swallows and welcome the sound of incoming geese, this time of year, with its lower light levels, unpredictable weather and less colour in the landscape can leave many people feeling tired and downbeat. It is especially important to look after your well-being and the Scene and Herd Team members have some suggestions

September 2022

Back in our March 2020 newsletter, we included Louisa May Alcott's famous quotation "I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship." That newsletter was in response to the country being plunged into lockdown. Now, another storm is brewing in the shape of the cost of living crisis. We can't control the weather any more than we can control the price of fuel but there are some things we can control, for example, our effort, attitude and the choices we make.

August 2022

It may have been the driest summer since 1935, but awards have been raining down on Scene & Herd clients! Connage Highland Diary won gold at the International Cheese Awards for their aged Gouda, an organic pasteurised waxed cheese which is sweet and mild and suitable for vegetarians. SKAi - SoilEssentials KORE Artificial Intelligence - a ‘retrainable, smart-camera vision system’, developed in Scotland - and now being deployed to eliminate rogue potatoes in Dutch onion crops - has been awarded a Silver medal in the coveted Royal Highland Show Technical Innovation Awards.

June 2022

June is one of the Scene & Herd team's favourite months. Light evenings spent in the garden, warmer weather, delicious Scottish produce (mmm...raspberries!). Of course, it's not all fun and games - the sheep farmers in the team are kept busy preparing for clipping, watching grass think about growing and wishing lambs would hurry up and get to 42kg whilst the trade is good. What we're really looking forward to after a break of two years(!) is attending our respective local county shows - and of course the Royal Highland Show. We now understand how the cows feel when they're turned out!

May 2022

Hello! We hope this finds you well and enjoying some good weather. Rain or shine, the Scene & Herd team are all outdoor enthusiasts and share their tips on making the most of your time out of doors: Anna likes to pack a backpack with a picnic blanket (we love these recycled wool blankets), some local produce and a pair of binoculars.‍Monty suggests combining a work phone call with a walk in the fresh air. The Scene & Herd team are always happy to arrange walking meetings to discuss any aspect of marketing or PR for your rural business. Sarah is a fan of Slow Ways, an initiative to create a national network of walking routes connecting all of Great Britain’s towns and cities as well as thousands of villages.

April 2022

We hope this finds you well and tucking into some Easter eggs, hot cross buns or the last of some Scotch lamb (we like these recipes for leftover lamb). The Scene & Herd team have been kept busy juggling family life with lambing and sowing - and of course, helping rural businesses be seen and heard.

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