Rural Britain is a wonderful assortment of farms, estates, hamlets, villages, forests and moors, lochs and valleys. Our stunning scenery, close communities and wonderful rural businesses provide an idyllic lifestyle for many, but rural life can also throw up some pretty unique challenges.
The Rural Scene (the Scene & Herd rural blog and news updates) looks at what’s new, what’s relevant, what’s tasty, what’s fun and what’s challenging about life in the Great British Countryside. We offer an insider insight into rural Britain, highlighting some of the exceptional people, businesses and innovations we believe that everybody should know about.
In August 2025, Roger Baird concluded his three-year tenure as SOPA Chairman Roger has had a significant influence on the organisation, bringing about financial stability, enhanced membership services, and a strategic plan that provides clear direction for the next five years. Following five years as a board director, Jean McLean has recently been appointed as the new Chairperson and has already hit the ground running, supporting the team and the board.
READ MOREDid you catch our client, Rory Christie of Dourie Farming Company, in a recent feature in The Scottish Farmer? His story, 'Farming, Family and Wellbeing in Scotland', was a reminder of how important it is to look after yourself in business.Rory shared three key tips that apply to all of us, no matter what we do:
READ MOREThis week, I was reminded of something that one of my favourite clients once said to me. I was approached by a cheesemaker asking if I might be willing to work with them on their PR and Marketing.
READ MORESometimes, the most challenging conversations happen closest to home. In the unique world of farming, rural, and land-based businesses, disagreements can quickly become deeply personal, impacting not just livelihoods but also family dynamics and community relationships.
READ MOREHow has your summer been? Busier than Edinburgh during the Fringe? We know that running a rural business is a lot like operating a combine - more complicated than most people realise and with several moving parts! We understand. You’re busy, you juggle many responsibilities, and marketing might be on the back burner. But just as tractors need fuel, crops need rain, and Oasis fans need bucket hats, your business needs promotion to grow. Let us help you steer your business forward.
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