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.
If life is like a box of chocolates, then July has been a packet of liquorice allsorts! This month's weather has certainly kept us on our toes, from heatwaves to refreshing downpours! We hope you're staying resilient and thriving. This month, we're celebrating Independent Retailers Month, a fantastic opportunity to supercharge your business. And if you're looking for a key ingredient to growth, look no further than online reviews.
READ MOREAt Scene & Herd, we’re proud to support rural businesses and organisations not only in telling their stories, but in giving them the tools and confidence to do it themselves.Recently, Anna Davies led a hands-on training session for Voluntary Initiative Scotland, focused on helping participants communicate their messages clearly, confidently and credibly. The workshop covered how to tailor your tone and messaging for different audiences – whether that’s the public, policymakers, fellow farmers or the media.
READ MOREThe heart of our food system beats in rural Scotland, sustained by the tireless efforts of farmers, food processors, and gamekeepers. Yet, you often face a barrage of unwarranted criticism from well-meaning but woefully misinformed individuals.This is your essential guide to confidently address these inaccuracies, champion your vital work, and build a more informed public understanding.
READ MOREHave you ever visited the Meikleour Beech Hedge in Perthshire? The world's tallest and longest hedge isn't just a natural wonder; it's a living, breathing case study in business longevity and strategic thinking!
READ MOREcan hardly believe it's the middle of June already. Growth Hour slots have been quickly filling up. I've really enjoyed meeting some of you by Zoom and helping with your PR and marketing-related stumbling blocks. Growth Hour includes a 60-minute chat plus a follow-up email which includes key actions, tips and any additional information as discussed in the call.
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Anna Davies: Email: anna@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
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