ScotLand Matters: The Scottish Land and Estates Podcast

This year, SLE's Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing celebrates her 20th year at the organisation. To mark the occasion, the ScotLand Matters Podcast is reflecting on her time here, with Donald Greig - our Membership Communications Manager - in conversation with SJ alongside friends, members and colleagues.We were pleased to be joined by Robert Scott-Dempster, head of Land and Rural Business at Gillespie MacAndrew and chair of SLE's Legal and Tax Group; and David Johnston, former SLE Chairman and owner of Annandale Estate in Dumfriesshire .In a wide ranging discussion we look back at the highs and lows of the last 20 years at SLE, whilst also taking a moment to look ahead at what's coming down the track for rural Scotland in the future.

This special International Women's Day episode of the SLE Podcast celebrates the theme #AccelerateAction, amplifying the voices of women in the workplace and rural sector.Hosted by SLE's Digital Media Assistant, Anine Stevenson, this episode features insightful conversations with SLE Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing and SLE Board Member Lucy Laidlaw, alongside voices from our SLE colleagues. Together, they share their experiences on leadership, resilience, and driving meaningful change.From overcoming challenges to inspiring the next generation, this episode is packed with motivation for women in all fields and stages of life.As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more check out the links below!Watch us on YouTube -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen

Land Reform in Scotland: Progress or Pitfall? Unpacking the Impact on Rural Communities, Climate, and Agriculture. In this episode of the Scottish Land and Estates podcast, Cameron is joined by SLE Legal Adviser, Jackie McCreery, to discuss the Land Reform Bill and its potential to strengthen rural community rights. They examine the complexities of the current legislation, its focus on large-scale land ownership, and the Bill's impact on climate goals. With a closer look at part two of the Bill, which covers agricultural tenancies, they explore its broader implications, including the possible negative effects on land transactions, security, and the rural economy. The conversation also highlights the need for a clearer vision for land reform and more incentives to encourage positive land management behaviours. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more check out the links below! Watch us on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen

Welcome Back & Happy New Year!

Welcome back to another episode of the Scottish Land & Estates Podcast, ScotLand Matters! In this episode, the discussion revolves around the recent UK budget and its implications for Scotland's rural sector. In this episode, Cameron is joined by Eleanor Kay (Senior Policy Adviser for Agriculture and Climate Change) and Jackie McCreery (Legal Adviser) to discuss the budget's impact on agriculture, particularly concerning inheritance tax changes and the cumulative effects on rural businesses. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more check out the links below! Watch us on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen

Welcome back to another episode of the Scottish Land & Estates Podcast, ScotLand Matters! In this episode, Cameron explores the current state of rural affairs in Scotland, highlighting the challenges and opportunities faced by rural communities. It discusses the importance of legislative developments, the role of rural estates in the economy, and the commitment to sustainable development in the region. The conversation emphasises the need for a unified approach to support rural Scotland's growth and resilience. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more check out the links below! Watch us on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen

Welcome back to another episode of the Scottish Land & Estates Podcast, ScotLand Matters! In this episode, Cameron is back and joined by Anna Gardiner, our Rural Property Policy Adviser, to discuss Scotland's housing crisis. The Scottish government has declared a housing emergency, raising urgent questions about the factors driving this crisis. In this episode, Anna and Cameron analyse the shortage of affordable rental homes, particularly in rural areas where depopulation is an escalating concern, exploring whether recent rent control measures may be exacerbating the issue. Join us for an insightful discussion on Scotland's housing challenges, followed by an audience Q&A segment. Plus, stay tuned for our next episode, where we'll dive into the new Programme for Government and its implications for the nation's future. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more check out the links below! Watch us on YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen

Welcome back to another episode of the Scottish Land & Estates Podcast, ScotLand Matters! In this episode, we are joined by Director of Policy Stephen Young and Senior Policy Advisor for Agriculture & Climate Change Eleanor Kay. The conversation discusses the newly passed Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill in Scotland. It also highlights the opportunities for Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) members to engage with government workshops and support schemes. SLE played a role in advocating for changes in the bill, such as including food security reporting and supporting integrated land management. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more hit the links below! Watch us on YouTube - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg⁠ Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen⁠⁠

Happy Monday! This episode is a special of sorts, recorded live from our stand at the Royal Highland Show! This episode unpacks our key priorities for rural Scotland leading up to the General Election, whilst celebrating the wonders of the Royal Highland Show. In this episode, Cameron sits down with an SLE member Alex Bailey, Scottish Forestry's Will and Lynne on the transformative impact of woodland creation, Nadia and Ross from SLE, and Scottish Conservatives Rachael Hamilton and Finlay Carson. As always, thank you for supporting the podcast and if you'd like to find out more hit the links below! Watch us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZh6HQRipgDGqJDHxhSXVQg Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen⁠⁠

Welcome back to the SLE podcast! We've got a brand new season for you, with lots more to come so stay tuned! In this episode, Cameron Gillies is joined by Sarah-Jane Laing and Stephen Young to discuss the current state of rural affairs in Scotland, including changes in tone from politicians, the impact of recent legislation, and the implications of The Land Reform Bill. It also explores the upcoming general election and the expectations for rural Scotland. The conversation delves into the Agriculture Bill, Land Reform, Energy Strategy, and Rural Proofing, highlighting the need for rural impact assessments and continued investment in rural areas.

In this, our final episode for season one, Stephen Young, our Director of Policy, is joined by our newly appointed Press & Public Affairs Manager Cameron Gillies as they provide a summary of the work SLE is currently undertaking and share a glimpse of what's coming next. Following that, you'll hear from our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing sit down to chat with Cameron, and our Senior Policy Adviser (Agriculture and Climate Change) Eleanor Kay, as they discuss the Scottish Government's Cabinet reshuffle and its implications.   This episode was recorded on 7 and 12 February 2024. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠ View our schedule of events - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events⁠⁠ Find out about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen⁠⁠ Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine⁠⁠ Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode, the second of two recorded in person at Leys Estate in Banchory, our Head of Regions Fiona Van Aardt sits down with members of Leys' team to hear about how they have been celebrating the estate's 700th anniversary. This episode was recorded on 21 and 22 September 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.    Find out more about Leys Estate - ⁠www.leysestate.com⁠ Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠⁠ View our schedule of events - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events⁠⁠ Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen⁠⁠ Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine⁠⁠ Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  ⁠⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode, the first of two recorded in person at Leys Estate in Banchory, our Head of Regions Fiona Van Aardt sits down with members of Leys' team to hear about how they have been celebrating the estate's 700th anniversary. This episode was recorded on 21 and 22 September 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.    Find out more about Leys Estate - www.leysestate.com Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - ⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk⁠ View our schedule of events - ⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events⁠ Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - ⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen⁠ Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - ⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine⁠ Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  ⁠www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our last for 2023, you'll hear our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing sit down with SLE Chairman Dee Ward as they discuss what 2023 looked like for Scottish Land & Estates.  In this episode, expect to find out: Some of SLE's highlights throughout 2023 Thoughts and hopes for 2024 and much more! This episode was recorded on Tuesday 19 December. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.    Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, you'll hear our Senior Policy Adviser (Agriculture and Climate Change) Eleanor Kay in conversation with Dr Calum Brown, Co-Chief Scientist at Highlands Rewilding. In his role as a land system scientist, Calum is interested in how land management affects ecosystems and societies. In this episode, expect to find out: What was the inspiration behind Highlands Rewilding? The different estates managed by Highlands Rewilding and the varied approaches taken to maintaining them The importance of sharing information and community involvement, and much more. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 25 October. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.    Find out more about Highland Rewilding -  www.highlandsrewilding.co.uk Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, Sarah Madden, our Policy Adviser (Rural Communities), and Hannah Lloyd, our Business Development Manager, are joined by Jim Hume, Director of Policy, Public Affairs and Communications for Change Mental Health. Expect to hear answers to questions including: What should you do if someone confides in you that they are concerned about their mental wellbeing? Are there common signs of poor mental health? What can employers do to take care of their employee's mental health? This episode was recorded on Wednesday 25 October. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Change Mental Health - www.changemh.org If you or someone you know is in need of advice and support, find details on how to contact the team at Change Mental Health - www.changemh.org/advice-and-support Find out more about the National Rural Mental Health Forum - www.changemh.org/forum Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Policy Advisor (Rural Property), Anna Gardiner, is joined by Chris Duncan and Darren Albury from Mill Architects. During their conversation we hear about the team's love of architecture in the countryside, their unique approach to retrofitting rural properties, and how they deliver for rural businesses. This includes work on a recent project that won the Rural Property Award at this year's Helping it Happen Awards. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 13 September 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Mill Architects: www.millarchitects.co.uk Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Membership Communications Manager Carmen McPherson is joined by Caroline Pringle, Project Manager for Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) and newly appointed WES Chairman Miles Montgomerie, along with James Joicey of Ford & Etal Estate. The group discuss the Wildlife Estates International Congress which was held in Edinburgh at the start of September, and was attended by delegates from all over Europe, as well as Lorna Slater MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity. This episode was recorded on Monday 11 September. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES): www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/wildlife-estates-scotland Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing is joined by Simon Ritchie, SLE's Press & Public Affairs Manager to discuss the newly published Programme for Government. This episode was recorded on Friday 8 September. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Policy Adviser (Rural Property), Anna Gardiner, is in conversation with Steve Wood, Technical Director of Conservation for Narro Associates. Expect to find out: The purpose of a structural engineer How the skills a structural engineer possesses which complement the work of an architect on a project And some background into the restoration work which has been undertaken on prominent structures, including Fairburn Tower, Hill House and Gala Fairydean Rovers Football Club This episode was recorded on Monday 21 August 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Narro Associates - www.narroassociates.com Find out more about Fairburn Tower - www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/fairburn-tower-58697/#Overview Find out more about Hill House - www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/the-hill-house Find out more about Gala Fairydean Rovers Football Club - www.gfrfc.co.uk   Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Director of Moorland Ross Ewing sits down with Southern Uplands Moorland Group's Regional Coordinator, Mark Ewart, and Audrey Williams, who runs SUMG's ladies group. Expect to find out: how grouse shooting takes place the broader activities that the group engages with how the ladies group was formed and much more! This episode was recorded on Saturday 15 July 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about the Southern Uplands Moorland Group - www.scot-rmg.co.uk/southern-uplands-moorland-group Read about the finalists in the Helping it Happen Awards 2023 - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/news/outstanding-contributions-rural-scotland-honoured-helping-it-happen-awards Book your tickets for the Helping it Happen Awards 2023 - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events/HIHA23 Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, Tony Stevenson, our Director of Operations, explains why attending the Royal Highland show, and other shows and fairs across Scotland throughout the Summer is so important, not just for members, but for colleagues as well. You'll also hear an introduction and closing thoughts from our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing, Dee Ward's first Royal Highland Show welcome to members as SLE Chairman, and some ambient sounds to give you a flavour of the atmosphere on the day. This episode was recorded in person at the Royal Highland Show on Thursday 22 June 2023, and at SLE's HQ on Wednesday 5 July. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing sits down with SLE Chairman Dee Ward to discuss his new role within SLE, and hopes for the future. This episode was recorded on Thursday 4 May 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Membership Communications Manager Carmen McPherson sits down with our outgoing Chairman Mark Tennant to discuss his tenure in the post, and hopes for the future. This episode was recorded on Thursday 4 May 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.   Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing is joined by Simon Ritchie, SLE's Press & Public Affairs Manager. This episode focuses on the current political landscape in Scotland. Listeners can expect to hear thoughts on various topics, including: Scotland's new First Minister, Humza Yousaf. Yousaf's newly appointed cabinet. What might these changes mean for SLE members and rural Scotland. Why this is the perfect time to start engaging with your MSP, if you haven't already. and much more. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 5 April 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson. Read our MSP visit toolkit (Please note - Scottish Land & Estates members will be required to log in to their account to access this document) - A guide to the basics: inviting an MSP to visit your estate Last updated March 2023 Read our report (Please note - Scottish Land & Estates members will be required to log in to their account to access this report) - "The Contribution of Rural Estates to Scotland's Wellbeing Economy" Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Policy Adviser (Rural Communities) Sarah Madden is joined by Shona Glenn, Wellbeing Economy Lead at BiGGAR Economics. This episode focuses on the recently launched report "The Contribution of Rural Estates to Scotland's Wellbeing Economy". Listeners can expect to hear answers to questions, including: Why was the report commissioned? Why focus on the wellbeing approach specifically? What information included in the report might surprise others? and much more. This episode was recorded on Monday 6 March 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson. Visit the BiGGAR Economics website - www.biggareconomics.co.uk Read our report (Please note - Scottish Land & Estates members will be required to log in to their account to access this report) - "The Contribution of Rural Estates to Scotland's Wellbeing Economy" Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

'ScotLand Matters: the Scottish Land & Estates Podcast' provides listeners with the opportunity to hear recently recorded discussions and interviews with fascinating people and senior figures from all over rural Scotland. From chief executives to the leaders of small initiatives, and from land managers to estate owners, ScotLand Matters offers a peek behind the curtain at those who help rural Scotland thrive. ScotLand Matters is available on all major streaming platforms. Subscribe, leave a rating, and join us in conversation with those who work in and for the Scottish countryside. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Director of Policy Stephen Young speaks with Gillian Ogilvie, Managing Director (Edinburgh) at Will Rudd. This episode covers questions around Passivhaus Standards and retrofitting properties. Listeners can expect to hear answers to questions, including: What are Passivhaus Standards? What do these standards mean and what considerations need to be made for those looking to develop sites? Can older buildings be brought up to modern standards through retrofitting? and much more. This episode was originally recorded on Thursday 2 March 2023. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson. Visit the Will Rudd website - www.ruddconsult.com Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Find out more about the Helping it Happen Awards - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/helping-it-happen Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Policy Adviser (Rural Property) Anna Gardiner sits down to speak with Clare Dunlop, Senior Associate Lawyer and Solicitor at Brodies LLP. This episode covers questions around the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act which was introduced by the Scottish Government last year. Expect to hear answers to questions, including: Does the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Act mean that a landlord wouldn't be able to get a property back until the end of these special measures? What should a landlord do if their tenant is struggling to pay their rent? Should landlords get on and get their rent review notices sorted out for March? and much more. This episode was originally recorded on Wednesday 14 December 2022, with additional recordings taking place on Monday 16 January 2023 (following a statement from Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights on Thursday 12 January 2023) and Monday 23 January (following our joint-petition to the Court of Session in Edinburgh seeking a Judicial Review of the Scottish Government's rent control and eviction ban legislation). ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson. Visit the Brodies LLP website - www.brodies.com Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of Scotland Matters, find out about our Clydeside Regional Support Officer Nic MacLeod's recent trip to the Isle of Bute to meet and speak directly to some of the people directly involved with the running of Mount Stuart. The second of two episodes, this podcast features conversations with Mark Low, Mount Stuart Trust's Countryside Ranger, and Lynsey Nairn, Mount Stuart Trust's Archivist. This is an episode all about discovery - from monuments on the island that even some locals may have previously unaware of, to the most surprising find within the archives! The interviews featured in this podcast were recorded in person in Mount Stuart House on 26 October 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Mount Stuart - www.mountstuart.com Find out about the Mount Stuart Christmas Food & Craft Market - www.mountstuart.com/whats-on/christmas-food-craft-market-1 Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of Scotland Matters, find out about our Clydeside Regional Support Officer Nic MacLeod's recent trip to the Isle of Bute to meet and speak directly to some of the people directly involved with the running of Mount Stuart. The first of two episodes, this podcast features conversations with Campbell MacFadyen, Mount Stuart Trust's Chef and member of Bute Kitchen, and Louisa Davison, the Visitor Experience Manager at Mount Stuart Trust. Expect to find out about securing produce on the island, information about Mount Stuart's Christmas Food and Craft Market, and an answer to the question "what might surprise people most about living on Bute?" The interviews featured in this podcast were recorded in person in Mount Stuart House on 26 October 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Mount Stuart - www.mountstuart.com Find out about the Mount Stuart Christmas Food & Craft Market - www.mountstuart.com/whats-on/christmas-food-craft-market-1 Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of Scotland Matters, our Business Development Manager Hannah Lloyd chats with Charlotte Gilfillan, Senior Associate Rural Land Management, Highland at Bell Ingram. This podcast aims to expand upon ideas that Charlotte brings up in her article in the latest edition of the LandBusiness Magazine. This podcast was recorded on the 18 August 2022. This podcast was edited by Joanna McPhillips, as part of her internship with Scottish Land & Estates. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk  Find out more about Bell Ingram - www.bellingram.co.uk  Book your tickets to the Helping it Happen Awards 2022 - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events/HIHA22  Read Charlotte's article in LandBusiness Magazine Autumn 2022 - https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=634dc65a-e1cc-4d0e-bf3f-4f158420db9b&pnum=54 View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events  Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine  Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of Scotland Matters, recorded the week of the Royal Highland Show, our Head of Policy Stephen Young chats with Lesley Mitchell of Whitriggs Farm, Sarah-Jane Laing, Scottish Land & Estates' Chief Executive, and Nic MacLeod, Clydeside Regional Support Officer for SLE. The conversation answers questions about the background of each individual, their experiences in agriculture and business, and what more can be done to help women step into and succeed in the industry. This episode was recorded on 21 June 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of Scotland Matters, our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing sits down with Bob McIntosh, the Tenant Farming Commissioner with the The Scottish Land Commission, for a discussion around issues faced by those in the tenanted sector, looking at what's next, and how to encourage more people to get into farming. This episode was recorded on 14 June 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about The Scottish Land Commission - www.landcommission.gov.scot View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events Read the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/resources/land-business-magazine Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of Scotland Matters, our Wildlife Estates Scotland Project Officer Caroline Pringle sits down with ​Mark Reed, Professor of Rural Entrepreneurship and Co-Director of the Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre at Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). This episode works as a companion piece to an interview with Mark, featured in the latest edition of LandBusiness Magazine, asking questions around the subject of the soil carbon market, finding out more about the research taking place behind the scenes, and the implications for land managers across Scotland. This episode was recorded on 5 April 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about SRUC - www.sruc.ac.uk Find out more about Mark Reed  - www.profmarkreed.com Find out more about Track 1 of the National Test Programme (NTP): Preparing for Sustainable Farming - www.gov.scot/news/preparing-for-sustainable-farming Read the interview with Mark in LandBusiness Magazine - "Getting up to speed on the soil carbon code" Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of Scotland Matters, our Business Development Manager Hannah Lloyd sits down with ​Liz Barron‑Majerik, Director at Lantra Scotland, along with Alicja Blaszczyk and Rory Donaldson who were both winners at this years Lantra Scotland's ALBAS. Find out about the ALBAS, the winners, advice for young people looking to work in the rural sector, and much more! This episode was recorded on 7 April 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Lantra Scotland's ALBAS 2022 - www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/news/lantra-scotlands-albas-22-winners-revealed Find out more about Lantra Scotland - www.scotland.lantra.co.uk Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Digital Projects Manager Calum Henderson chats with Caroline Pringle, Project Officer for Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES). The first in a series of upcoming WES-themed episodes, this is the perfect place to find answers to any questions you may have about the initiative. Whether you are well-acquainted with WES, or hearing about it for the first time, this episode aims to provide you with background information about the history of Wildlife Estates Scotland and reasons to become accredited! This was recorded on 19 April 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Wildlife Estates Scotland - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/wildlife-estates-scotland Follow WES on Social Media Facebook – www.facebook.com/WildlifeEstatesScotland Twitter – @wildlifeestates  Instagram – @wildlifeestates_scotland Find out what a Scottish Land & Estates Membership can do for you -  www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/membership

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Policy Adviser (Rural Communities) Sarah Madden sits down with Mark Myles, Partner and Head of Planning Scotland at Bidwells. The episode answers questions you may have around the draft National Planning Framework (NPF4), including an explanation of what it covers, and its relevance and importance for rural Scotland. We are delighted that representatives from Bidwells will be among exhibitors in attendance at our Flagship Annual Conference 2022: Homes At The Heart Of Rural Communities, taking place on 17 May 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh. Book your places online now! This episode is sponsored by Bidwells, and was recorded on 16 March 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Bidwells - www.bidwells.co.uk

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Policy Adviser (Rural Business & Property) Lindsay Duncan sits down with Neil Freshwater, Public Affairs Manager at VELUX. The episode covers VELUX's findings on the Healthy Homes Barometer, an annual research-based report that takes the pulse of Europe's building stock. This episode is sponsored by Velux, and was recorded on 8 March 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about VELUX - www.velux.com

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, Scottish Land & Estates' Head of Policy Stephen Young speaks with Partner and Head of Development and Planning for Bidwells, Andrew Wood, on strategic planning. The episode covers various questions around development and planning, including: What 'strategic planning' means  The different kinds of developments such planning can relate to The sort of things that landowners should consider when looking at a development site  and much more.  This episode is sponsored by Bidwells, and was recorded on 26 January 2022. You can find out more about Bidwells on their website - www.bidwells.co.uk ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, we're sharing with you the Keynote Address given by Lord Deben at our Virtual Annual Conference: The Business of Climate Change. This recording was captured on 29 September 2021.  A video version of this recording with an additional Q&A session is available to listen to on our website - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, we're sharing with you the keynote address given by Professor Sir Dieter Helm, CBE at our Virtual Annual Conference: The Business of Climate Change. This recording was captured on 29 September 2021. A video version of this recording with an additional Q&A session is available to listen to on our website - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, Scottish Land & Estates' Digital Communications Officer Calum Henderson speaks with Ross Macleod of The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) about the Trust's demonstration farm at Auchnerran. Expanding upon 'Focus on the future of farming,' an article in the Autumn 2021 edition of LandBusiness Magazine (available online now), this episode covers a number of bases, from the purpose of the farm, and how it came to be, to the local wildlife in the area. The episode also covers questions around carbon audits and natural capital assessments, providing an introduction to those who may not be familiar with the terms or what these entail in a practical sense.  This episode was recorded on 26 August 2021. Find out more about GWCT on their website - www.gwct.org.uk ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, Scottish Land & Estates' Head of Policy Stephen Young speaks with Andy Turnbull of Bidwells on the subject of natural capital. The episode covers various subjects, including different variations of land uses (including regenerative agriculture), climate change, biodiversity, and more. This episode is sponsored by Bidwells, and was recorded on 24 August 2021.  Find out more about Bidwells on their website - www.bidwells.co.uk ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

Recorded on Friday 30 July 2021 as part of our virtual offering for what would have been the week of the Border Union Show, this conversation saw FBR Seed's David Seed and Professor Russel Griggs joined by SLE's Chief Executive, Sarah-Jane Laing. Featuring an introduction and closing remarks from Trevor Jackson, Chair of the South East Committee, the conservation covers a variety of fascinating topics as the trio of speakers discuss what the future of rural businesses in the South of Scotland could and should look like. Find out more about FBR Seed - www.fbrseed.com ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

Recorded on Friday 18 June 2021 as part of our virtual events for the Royal Highland Showcase, this conversation saw farmer and Chair of Quality Meat Scotland Kate Rowell, Chair of the Arable Sector Climate Group Andrew Moir, and Chair of the Dairy Sector Climate Change Group Jackie McCreery led in discussion by Scottish Land & Estates' Head of Policy Stephen Young. Find out more about Quality Meat Scotland - www.qmscotland.co.uk Find out more about the Dairy Sector Climate Change Group - www.gov.scot/groups/dairy-sector-climate-change-group ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

Recorded on Thursday 17 June 2021 as part of our virtual events for the Royal Highland Showcase, this conversation saw NatureScot's Chair Dr Mike Cantlay in the hot seat being asked questions by SLE Chairman, Mark Tennant. Rewilding, biodiversity and working in partnership were some of the areas discussed. Find out more about NatureScot - www.nature.scot ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

Recorded on Wednesday 16 June 2021 as part of our virtual events for the Royal Highland Showcase, this conversation saw Scottish Land & Estates' Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing answer questions set by Alan Laidlaw, CEO of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. Topics covered include the issue of land reform. Find out more about the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland - www.rhass.org.uk ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.

Recorded on Tuesday 15 June 2021 as part of our virtual events for the Royal Highland Showcase, this conversation saw Scottish Land & Estates' Policy Adviser Lindsay Duncan talk with Oxbury Bank's Nick Evans about financial management and funding available for Scotland's rural sector. Find out more about Oxbury Bank - www.oxbury.com ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson.