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.
Yes, I am talking of those large animals with hooves that seem to primarily exist as a means of draining their owners’ bank accounts. But apart from being better at extracting money than a seasoned Mobster, there are a few important life lessons we can learn from these creatures.
READ MORERecently, I offended someone. I hope it goes without saying that this was very much NOT what I had intended. In fact, the very same action elicited a ‘thank you’ from somebody else. Nevertheless, someone was offended by something I did. And that’s not OK. I felt terrible. I stewed over it. I analysed it. I apologised. But still, I feel bad.
READ MOREFour rural communities from around Scotland have been shortlisted for up to £50,000 of Scottish Government funding to support climate change solutions - administered by First Port, Scotland's agency for start-up social entrepreneurs. Anna speaks with Firstport's Carmen Paputa-Dutu about the shortlisted projects, and funding for similar projects in years to come. This episode is supported by Scottish law firm Gillespie Macandrew.
READ MOREAs 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
READ MOREWith winners covering many parts of Scotland, from Skye to the South of Scotland and many places in between, the Helping It Happen Award 2022 have once again congratulated some of Scotland’s most innovative, diverse and imaginative rural businesses. The Helping It Happen Awards, supported by headline sponsor NatureScot, enjoyed an in-person ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel, Edinburgh this week, for the first time since 2019. Hosted by member organisation Scottish Land & Estates which runs the Awards, the evening was compered by Bruce Aitchison, creator of the Happiness is Egg Shaped brand.
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