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.
It's a fascinating thought, isn't it? The idea that our cells completely renew every seven years. While the science of molecular biology is a bit more nuanced, it's true that the cells making up your body today aren't quite the same as those from yesterday. In a way, you're a living, breathing version of The Ship of Theseus. Life has an incredible way of shaping us. Whether it's the joy of building a family, the profound impact of loss, or simply seeing the world through someone else's eyes, our experiences are constantly moulding us.
READ MOREDo you have an address book full of names that you only ever write to at Christmas? Perhaps you only hear from some relatives when you receive their annual 'Round Robin'? Apart from the fact that once a year is far too infrequent to keep you in the recipient's mind, December is such a busy time that any communication sent that month may be quickly forgotten about in the festive mayhem.
READ MOREThe Royal Highland Education Trust is very close to Anna’s heart. As a Trustee, she is keen to share information about this campaign in the hope that we can all help secure RHET’s ability to continue offering children all over Scotland FREE learning about food, farming and the countryside. Without RHET, the future customers of our industry would be missing out on key knowledge about why it is so important to support Scottish farming.
READ MOREAt Scene & Herd, we often talk to clients about the power of storytelling and honesty. So here’s a little truth from us: not every idea we launch becomes a roaring success – and that’s perfectly OK.
READ MOREIt’s no secret that many rural businesses operate on tight margins, and when it comes to hiring, budget is often a major factor. It’s becoming increasingly common to see recent graduates or younger team members brought in to handle a mix of tasks—including marketing and communications—often because they’re seen as “digital natives” or because it’s a more affordable option. There’s real potential in this approach. Young people can bring fresh ideas, energy, and a natural confidence with social media and technology. They’re often quick learners and keen to make a mark. But without the right support, this strategy can sometimes fall flat.
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Anna Davies: Email: anna@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
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