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.
This episode is one big THANK YOU to those people across rural Scotland, and the food and drink economy, who’ve gone above and beyond during COVID lockdown.
READ MOREOver the last few months, the way in which we interact and consume information has changed, perhaps forever. Within rural areas, in particular, people are less able to see each in person and yet (broadband permitting) arguably more disposed to interact using digital platforms in order to maintain connections.
READ MOREWe look back at the Highland Society’s history all the way back to 1784, on a tour of Ingliston House with RHASS chairman Bill Gray. It's Bill's first visit to the Society's boardroom since the momentous decision to cancel the 2020 Royal Highland Show due to Coronavirus.For this episode, Monty also speaks to:Farming journalist and writer Andrew ArbuckleKen Fletcher, editor of the Scottish Farmer
READ MOREHopes that at least one major agricultural event would be able to take place in Scotland this year have been dashed, with the announcement AgriScot 2020 has been cancelled.Scheduled to take place on Wednesday 18 November, AgriScot Directors remained optimistic until recently that the event would be able to take place, even if not quite in the usual format.
READ MOREEquestrian events attract some of the biggest crowds at the Royal Highland Show, with top show jumpers, displays of Clydesdales, Shetlands and other breeds, as well as the frenetic and joyful activity of the Pony Club Games!In this episode of OnFARM with RHASS, Anna delves into all things equestrian and hears from breeders, judges and competitors at the very top of their discipline.
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Anna Davies: Email: anna@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
Ross (Monty) Montague: Email: monty@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
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