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The Kraken Wakes Something is stirring in the depths of League One. Harpooned by its own keepers, consigned to the bottom of the table in October and dismissed as a toothless nonentity by supporters of rival clubs, the behemoth that is ICT is rising again. Annan are being drawn towards its pitiless maw, and just beyond, Montrose are floundering desperately. Our intrepid crew of Andrew Moffat, Ross MacKenzie, Stevie Riley, Andrew Young and George Moodie climb inside the TWS bathysphere and descend to examine the phenomenon at close quarters: a 2-hour-and-39-minute journey containing over 30 years-worth of ICT references, wild conjecture and mild distraction. Let's Shuffle!   00:01:10: Introduction / Highland Highlight Moff introduces the panel, and we reflect on some of the highlights of the past month, from the goal-getting heroics of Alfie Bavidge and Keith Bray to Billy Mckay's contributions behind the scenes. Also, some chat about fishing. 00:08:36: The Headlines For those listeners who have been doing media-free January, here is the news. 00:09:48: Game by Game The panellists discuss the recent home and away matches against Queen of the South, and Scott Kellacher's line-ups and tactical tweaks. We also revisit the impressive away victories against Alloa and Annan and the fine performance against Dumbarton that kicked off a successful January, and try to weigh up how ICT compare to the rest of the teams in the league. 00:39:12: Talk to Me: Cammy Harper Still only 24, Cammy Harper played first-team football for ICT under John Robertson, Neil McCann, Billy Dodds and Duncan Ferguson, and also experienced plenty of Scott Kellacher's coaching. Stevie sat down with Cammy to discuss his move to Carlisle, the differences between Scottish and English lower-league football, Caley Thistle teams past and present, and Kell's qualities as a coach.  01:05:24: The Club On the football side ICT are in calmer, warmer waters, but in financial terms the whirlpool of administration is still raging, and the car parks are under threat from sharks. We take our monthly look at all things club-related, from wrangling over leases, to our incoming commercial business manager, to the work of the Supporters' Trust and the continuing success of Bar 94.   01:29:59 The Scottish Transplant Football Team The last Transplant Football World Cup brought together teams from all over the world, but Scotland wasn't among them. ICT season ticket holder and heart transplant recipient Duncan MacCaulay wants to make sure that isn't repeated. AY spoke to the newly-appointed manager of Scotland's first national transplant football team.     01:47:33 Donald Trump's Scottish Football Cabinet Donald Trump's weird, colourful and downright criminal cabinet picks made headlines all round the world. If he's searching for more bizarre characters to make up his government, however, he need look no further than Scottish football. We come up with an alternative cabinet for The Donald.    01:54:03: Talk to Me: Martin Bavidge Before Alfie, there was Martin. By our reckoning, Alfie Bavidge is the third Caley Thistle player whose dad also played for the club. Stevie spoke to Martin Bavidge about playing under Pele, choosing to remain part time in football, and the role he played in bringing Alfie to ICT.     02:23:23: League Lookahead We round off the pod by looking at our chances in February's games against Arbroath, Stenhousemuir and Kelty and speculating on where the club might finish the season if the current trajectory continues. There's it. 

THE A TEAM Inverness Caledonian Thistle is officially in administration as of Tuesday 22 October 2024.  On 2nd October, (then) interim ICT chairman Panos Thomas issued a club statement summarising the key findings of financial consultant Alan Savage's forensic audit, announcing the launch of a ‘Save ICT' crowdfunding appeal and warning that ‘unless the Appeal can raise £200k immediately, and certainly by Wednesday, 16th October, then Administration is inevitable.' On 21st October, after several days of rumour about last-minute investment, (now) interim chairman Scott Young confirmed that the administration process had begun. In this epic episode of TWS, recorded on the evening of the 21st, host Andrew Moffat is joined by Stevie Riley, Andrew Young, pod original gangster Ross Mackenzie, The Press and Journal's Paul Chalk, and some special guests to discuss what administration will mean for the staff and supporters of Caley Thistle, how the club got to this point, and what the future might look like. Is this the next stage of an inexorable decline, or the start of a much-needed reset? And despite it all we do try to have a bit of craic as well cause you've got to, haven't you?  Let's shuffle! 00:01:07 – Introduction and initial thoughts. Moff introduces the panel and gauges feelings about administration now being a reality. 00:08:18 – The October 8th meeting. At the recent open meeting in the stadium's Highlander suite, Scott Young, Alan Savage and Charlie Christie spoke to supporters. We discuss the key points that emerged from it and the mood among those in attendance.     00:18:51 – What will administration look like for ICT? Insights from the interim chairman.  We are joined for this part of the podcast by Interim Chairman Scott Young, who talks us through the potential timescale and structure of the administration process, the role of the administrators, the implications for club staff and for the club's SPFL status. He also reflects on his short but eventful time on the board and what his role might be going forward. 00:43:12 – The squad: what next? An inevitable consequence of administration will be the loss of some players. We discuss what the criteria for retaining or releasing players could be and what the squad might look like after the administrators' work is done. And if the manager, as he suspects, has already had his last game in charge, who might succeed him?    00:54:40 – The view from the north stand. Some die-hard ICT fans discuss their feelings about the imminence of administration. 00:56:35 – The A-Word: a fan's perspective. We are joined by Livingston fan Liam Innes, who reflects on what it was like to watch the club he loves go through administration – twice! 01:17:23 – The old regime(s). So how did ICT get to this point? We consider not only the mismanagement and negligence of the most recent regime, but also how the seeds of ICT's decline were probably sown much further back in the club's history.     01:30:20 – Talk to me. ICT groundsman Dale Stephen talks about work and life at the Caledonian Stadium under the shadow of administration. 01:59:00 – More views from the north stand. Our ICT die-hards share their hopes for the future. 02:00:40 – Game by game. Finally, some discussion of matters on the pitch! We review the recent games against Arbroath and Annan in the league, either side of the narrow Challenge Cup loss to Livingston. 02:16:50 – League Lookahead. A very brief chat about the upcoming fixtures against Dumbarton, Kelty, Cove Rangers, Alloa and Queen of the South. 02:27:20 – The New Era. Once the administration process is over, what might the future look like for ICT and how can we make it work? We share some thoughts and hopes. 02:38:09 – Competition winner. No competition in this episode, unfortunately, but we do reveal the winner of the 30th anniversary away youth top donated by Alan Savage. 02:39:50 – Final thoughts. A few last reflections from our supporters and from this episode's panel. The Season Starts Here. 

Hope oder wie die Welt wieder bunt wurde: Hope lebt in einer Welt ohne Farbe, die vom König gestohlen wurde. Der bestraft jeden, der es wagt, nur über Farbe zu sprechen. Von Luise.

Kendall and Dian Knight, and Ross Mackenzie close out our series in Ephesians, talking about our need to spread the good news to those around us.

In this episode of Natural Capital Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland visit Sam Thorburn's croft on the Isle of Skye. They discuss the natural capital on the islands, Gaelic culture, biodiversity, and crofting life. Gaelic language provides a unique insight and understanding of Scotland's nature, helping us to understand it better. Central to all Natural Capital is people; our heritage, language, and communities are all important considerations. They provide valuable lessons and traditional ways of doing things, helping to develop successful natural capital projects and effective policy. Guest hosts Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland. Host Rachel Smillie, producer Iain Boyd, executive producer Kerry Hammond, editor Ross Mackenzie. Related FAS resources: FAS Sounds:  https://www.fas.scot/sounds/   FAS Biodiversity Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/    FAS Crofts & Small Farms: https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/crofts-small-farms/ Other Related Resources: Bòrd na Gàidhlig: https://www.gaidhlig.scot/en/ Crofting Commission: https://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk/ Gaelic within NatureScot: https://www.nature.scot/gaelic John Muir Trust Wild Words - Reading the Land: https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/whats-new/news/39-wild-words-reading-the-land#:~:text=Meall%2C%20ubiquitous%20on%20the%20map,is%20a%20high%2C%20rocky%20hill Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority - Our Gaelic Culture: https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/discover-the-park/our-heritage-culture/our-gaelic-culture/

In this episode of Natural Capital Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland visit Sam Thorburn's croft on the Isle of Skye. They discuss the natural capital on the islands, Gaelic culture, biodiversity, and crofting life. Gaelic language provides a unique insight and understanding of Scotland's nature, helping us to understand it better. Central to all Natural Capital is people; our heritage, language, and communities are all important considerations. They provide valuable lessons and traditional ways of doing things, helping to develop successful natural capital projects and effective policy. Guest hosts Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland. Host Rachel Smillie, producer Iain Boyd, executive producer Kerry Hammond, editor Ross Mackenzie. Related FAS resources: FAS Sounds:  https://www.fas.scot/sounds/   FAS Biodiversity Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/    FAS Crofts & Small Farms: https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/crofts-small-farms/ Other Related Resources: Bòrd na Gàidhlig: https://www.gaidhlig.scot/en/ Crofting Commission: https://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk/ Gaelic within NatureScot: https://www.nature.scot/gaelic John Muir Trust Wild Words - Reading the Land: https://www.johnmuirtrust.org/whats-new/news/39-wild-words-reading-the-land#:~:text=Meall%2C%20ubiquitous%20on%20the%20map,is%20a%20high%2C%20rocky%20hill Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority - Our Gaelic Culture: https://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/discover-the-park/our-heritage-culture/our-gaelic-culture/

Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by Ross MacLeod from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust to talk about landscape scale and collaborative farming initiatives. We discuss the importance of collaboration, GWCTs ‘Farm Clusters' approach; what they are and why they have set them up, and their involvement in NatureScot's Natural Capital Pilot. Natural Capital is central to wildlife management and conservation in Scotland and we discuss the importance of evidence-based best practice, nature-friendly land management and biodiversity net gain. Host Rachel Smillie, producer Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps The importance of Natural Capital for GWCT: 2:24 – 5:04 Farm clusters and landscape scale solutions: 5:04 – 8:45 How can a farmer set up a farm cluster?: 10:53 - 11:50 Public and private funding and finance: 12:32 - 16:11 Natural Capital assessments, tools and actions: 16:20 – 23:15 Related FAS ResourcesBoosting Biodiversity to Build Business | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)Biodiversity | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)FAS Sounds | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory ServiceOther Related ResourcesFarmer Clusters - For farmers, facilitators and advisorsScottish Demonstration Farm - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (gwct.org.uk)The Allerton Project | Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (allertontrust.org.uk)Sussex Study - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (gwct.org.uk)Natural Capital AdvisoryNatural Capital Assessment Tool - A Whole Farm Approach | NatureScot

Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by Ross MacLeod from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust to talk about landscape scale and collaborative farming initiatives. We discuss the importance of collaboration, GWCTs ‘Farm Clusters' approach; what they are and why they have set them up, and their involvement in NatureScot's Natural Capital Pilot. Natural Capital is central to wildlife management and conservation in Scotland and we discuss the importance of evidence-based best practice, nature-friendly land management and biodiversity net gain. Host Rachel Smillie, producer Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps The importance of Natural Capital for GWCT: 2:24 – 5:04 Farm clusters and landscape scale solutions: 5:04 – 8:45 How can a farmer set up a farm cluster?: 10:53 - 11:50 Public and private funding and finance: 12:32 - 16:11 Natural Capital assessments, tools and actions: 16:20 – 23:15 Related FAS ResourcesBoosting Biodiversity to Build Business | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)Biodiversity | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)FAS Sounds | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory ServiceOther Related ResourcesFarmer Clusters - For farmers, facilitators and advisorsScottish Demonstration Farm - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (gwct.org.uk)The Allerton Project | Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (allertontrust.org.uk)Sussex Study - Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust (gwct.org.uk)Natural Capital AdvisoryNatural Capital Assessment Tool - A Whole Farm Approach | NatureScot

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to David and Wilma Finlay from Rainton Farm, Gatehouse of Fleet. They are authors of the book “Our Dairy Story”, in which they tell their farming story from traditional farming, through various diversification projects, to starting a cow with calf dairy system, which they call The Ethical Dairy. They are forward thinking and not afraid to take on new challenges, and they openly talk about their business and their personal goals. FAS Resources Stock Talk | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)Other Resources Ethical Dairy Website. Welcome to The Ethical Dairy | The Ethical Dairy Amazon book link. A Dairy Story eBook : Finlay, David and Wilma: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store This episode was hosted by Mary-Jane Lawie, produced by Kerry Hammond, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, edited by Ross MacKenzie, in association with The Scottish Government. For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to David and Wilma Finlay from Rainton Farm, Gatehouse of Fleet. They are authors of the book “Our Dairy Story”, in which they tell their farming story from traditional farming, through various diversification projects, to starting a cow with calf dairy system, which they call The Ethical Dairy. They are forward thinking and not afraid to take on new challenges, and they openly talk about their business and their personal goals. FAS Resources Stock Talk | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)Other Resources Ethical Dairy Website. Welcome to The Ethical Dairy | The Ethical Dairy Amazon book link. A Dairy Story eBook : Finlay, David and Wilma: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store This episode was hosted by Mary-Jane Lawie, produced by Kerry Hammond, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, edited by Ross MacKenzie, in association with The Scottish Government. For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

Understanding the natural capital assets you have on your land is really important. Farm wildlife walks are a great way to map out features, habitats and biodiversity that is present in the agricultural landscape. It can help you baseline your natural capital and look for opportunities for improvement on farm. As part of The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days Wild campaign we go for a walk with Mary-Jane Lawrie on her farm in the Lothian's and discuss hedges, wetlands and the biodiversity we see, along with the management and tools being used. We then head back to the office and are joined by David Brown to discuss the walk he has recently undertaken on a farm in the Borders and the benefits he has seen. We all need to be concerned about biodiversity loss and agriculture has an important part to play. Farms across Scotland are already doing a lot of great things to manage the habitats they have to the best of their ability and support wildlife. We explore some of the simple and small things that can be done on farm to further benefit nature and the farm business. Host Rachel Smillie, producer Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps How Highlands Rewilding started and defining rewilding: 1:35 – 3:39 Intro to the farm, 30 Days Wild and farm wildlife walks: 0:45 – 6:35 The farm wildlife walk, the biodiversity we see and useful tools: 6:40 – 11:48 Benefits to the farm, resources and the value of nature: 11:49 – 20:22 Back in the office, David's walk and wildlife corridors: 21:41 – 25:53 Baselining, farm benefits and working with nature: 25:52 – 35:04 Wider work and resources: 35:05 – 39:08 Related FAS MaterialsFarm Wildlife Walks - Southwest https://www.fas.scot/publication/farm-wildlife-walks-southwest/ Integrated Land Management Plans: https://www.fas.scot/integrated-land-management-plans-ilmps/ Specialist Advice: https://www.fas.scot/specialist-advice/ FAS Biodiversity Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/ FAS Sounds: https://www.fas.scot/sounds/ Other Related Resources The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days Wild: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild AECS: https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/ Seek App: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ RSPB Farming - https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/conservation/conservation-and-sustainability/farming/

Understanding the natural capital assets you have on your land is really important. Farm wildlife walks are a great way to map out features, habitats and biodiversity that is present in the agricultural landscape. It can help you baseline your natural capital and look for opportunities for improvement on farm. As part of The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days Wild campaign we go for a walk with Mary-Jane Lawrie on her farm in the Lothian's and discuss hedges, wetlands and the biodiversity we see, along with the management and tools being used. We then head back to the office and are joined by David Brown to discuss the walk he has recently undertaken on a farm in the Borders and the benefits he has seen. We all need to be concerned about biodiversity loss and agriculture has an important part to play. Farms across Scotland are already doing a lot of great things to manage the habitats they have to the best of their ability and support wildlife. We explore some of the simple and small things that can be done on farm to further benefit nature and the farm business. Host Rachel Smillie, producer Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps How Highlands Rewilding started and defining rewilding: 1:35 – 3:39 Intro to the farm, 30 Days Wild and farm wildlife walks: 0:45 – 6:35 The farm wildlife walk, the biodiversity we see and useful tools: 6:40 – 11:48 Benefits to the farm, resources and the value of nature: 11:49 – 20:22 Back in the office, David's walk and wildlife corridors: 21:41 – 25:53 Baselining, farm benefits and working with nature: 25:52 – 35:04 Wider work and resources: 35:05 – 39:08 Related FAS Resources Farm Wildlife Walks - Southwest https://www.fas.scot/publication/farm-wildlife-walks-southwest/ Integrated Land Management Plans: https://www.fas.scot/integrated-land-management-plans-ilmps/ Specialist Advice: https://www.fas.scot/specialist-advice/ FAS Biodiversity Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/ FAS Sounds: https://www.fas.scot/sounds/ Other Related Resources The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days Wild: https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/30dayswild AECS: https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/ Seek App: https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/seek_app Merlin Bird ID: https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/ RSPB Farming - https://www.rspb.org.uk/our-work/conservation/conservation-and-sustainability/farming/

In this water episode of our Natural Capital Series, we discuss seaweed and its wider benefits to the farming community, it's important ecosystem services and the various uses for seaweed products. We are joined by Rhianna Rees, Seaweed Academy Coordinator at SAMS Enterprise, who is passionate about the growth and expansion of the seaweed industry and its role in a rapidly developing blue economy, and Fiona Salter, a Senior Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting, who focuses on the improvement of natural capital and ecosystem services in the rural environment. The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future. Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps What are the different types and uses of seaweed?: 4:35 – 7:55 What are the main benefits of seaweed for agriculture?: 10:54 - 12:47 The potential economic growth of the sector: 15:15 – 17:06 Using seaweed as a livestock feed and methane reduction: 21:40 – 23:12 Water quality issues and solutions: 23:51 – 29:18 Related FAS Resources FAS Water Management: https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/ FAS TV: S2 E6 - Improving Grassland Performance & Turning Seaweed into a Crop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-gW1Fo4PAI FAS Casestudy – Seaweed as a fertiliser: https://www.fas.scot/downloads/cropping-case-study-use-of-seaweed-as-a-fertiliser-for-grassland/ FAS Sounds: https://www.fas.scot/sounds/ Other Related Resources Seaweed Academy - https://seaweedacademy.co.uk/ SAMS Enterprise - https://www.sams-enterprise.com/ Farming and Water Scotland - https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/ Crown Estate Scotland Aquaculture - https://www.crownestatescotland.com/scotlands-property/marine/aquaculture NatureScot Seaweed Harvesting - https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/land-and-sea-management/managing-coasts-and-seas/seaweed-harvesting

In this water episode of our Natural Capital Series, we discuss seaweed and its wider benefits to the farming community, it's important ecosystem services and the various uses for seaweed products.   We are joined by Rhianna Rees, Seaweed Academy Coordinator at SAMS Enterprise, who is passionate about the growth and expansion of the seaweed industry and its role in a rapidly developing blue economy, and Fiona Salter, a Senior Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting, who focuses on the improvement of natural capital and ecosystem services in the rural environment.   The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future.  Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond.  Timestamps  What are the different types and uses of seaweed? : 4:35 – 7:55  What are the main benefits of seaweed for agriculture? : 10:54 - 12:47  The potential economic growth of the sector : 15:15 – 17:06  Using seaweed as a livestock feed and methane reduction : 21:40 – 23:12  Water quality issues and solutions : 23:51 – 29:18  Related FAS Resources  FAS Water Management: https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/    FAS TV: S2 E6 - Improving Grassland Performance & Turning Seaweed into a Crop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-gW1Fo4PAI   FAS Casestudy – Seaweed as a fertiliser: https://www.fas.scot/downloads/cropping-case-study-use-of-seaweed-as-a-fertiliser-for-grassland/   FAS Sounds:  https://www.fas.scot/sounds/   Other Related Resources  Seaweed Academy - https://seaweedacademy.co.uk/    SAMS Enterprise - https://www.sams-enterprise.com/    Farming and Water Scotland - https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/    Crown Estate Scotland Aquaculture - https://www.crownestatescotland.com/scotlands-property/marine/aquaculture   NatureScot Seaweed Harvesting - https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/land-and-sea-management/managing-coasts-and-seas/seaweed-harvesting  

In episode three of this Natural Capital Series we are joined by Dr Emily Taylor to explore the very relevant and important topic of peatlands. Peatlands are a key part of the Scottish landscape covering over 20% of the land. Healthy peatlands are valuable carbon stores and provide many ecosystem services and benefits to people and nature. We discuss the importance and value of this natural capital resource, the various work that is ongoing to protect and restore peatland and what land managers can do to look after it. Dr Emily Taylor is a peatland specialist and leads the Crichton Carbon Centre, overseeing all of their projects. Emily has developed, and is delivering, the highly popular Peatland Action Restoration Events throughout Scotland. The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future. Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps What is peatland? : 2:22 – 8:52 What is involved in peatland restoration? : 8:53 – 13:47 Peatland Action and The Peatland Code : 13:47 – 18:57 Ecosystem services and land use : 18:57 – 29:05 Advice to landowners and potential financial benefits : 30:58 – 34:17 Related FAS Resources Protecting Scotland's Peatlands - https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/protecting-scotlands-peatlands/ FAS TV S2 E11 - Peatland Restoration in Shetland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txdnXcOy8Eo FAS Sounds: https://www.fas.scot/sounds/ FAS Environment Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/ Other Related Resources Crichton Carbon Centre - https://www.carboncentre.org/ Peatland Action - https://www.nature.scot/climate-change/nature-based-solutions/peatland-action-project Peatland Code - https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/peatland-code/introduction-peatland-code How to assess the condition of peatland - https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-how-do-i-assess-condition-my-peatland Scotland's Forum on Natural Capital - https://naturalcapitalscotland.com/

In episode three of this Natural Capital Series, we are joined by Dr Emily Taylor to explore the very relevant and important topic of peatlands. Peatlands are a key part of the Scottish landscape covering over 20% of the land. Healthy peatlands are valuable carbon stores and provide many ecosystem services and benefits to people and nature. We discuss the importance and value of this natural capital resource, the various work that is ongoing to protect and restore peatland and what land managers can do to look after it. Dr Emily Taylor is a peatland specialist and leads the Crichton Carbon Centre, overseeing all of their projects. Emily has developed, and is delivering, the highly popular Peatland Action Restoration Events throughout Scotland. The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future. Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps What is peatland? : 2:22 – 8:52 What is involved in peatland restoration? : 8:53 – 13:47 Peatland Action and The Peatland Code : 13:47 – 18:57 Ecosystem services and land use : 18:57 – 29:05 Advice to landowners and potential financial benefits : 30:58 – 34:17 Related FAS Resources Protecting Scotland's Peatlands - https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/protecting-scotlands-peatlands/ FAS TV S2 E11 - Peatland Restoration in Shetland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=txdnXcOy8Eo FAS Sounds:  https://www.fas.scot/sounds/ FAS Environment Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/ Other Related Resources Crichton Carbon Centre - https://www.carboncentre.org/ Peatland Action - https://www.nature.scot/climate-change/nature-based-solutions/peatland-action-project Peatland Code - https://www.iucn-uk-peatlandprogramme.org/peatland-code/introduction-peatland-code How to assess the condition of peatland -  https://www.nature.scot/doc/peatland-action-how-do-i-assess-condition-my-peatland Scotland's Forum on Natural Capital - https://naturalcapitalscotland.com/

In episode two of this Natural Capital Series we discuss and raise the awareness about Scotland's Rainforests. What are Scotland's rainforests, why are they special, what are the threats and how do we look after them? Recorded on site at Tanish National Nature Reserve with Helen Bibby Senior Conservation Consultant SAC Consulting and Stan Phillips from NatureScot.Helen Bibby is a Senior Conservation Consultant with SAC Consulting based in Oban, Argyll. Her work focuses on management advice to famers, crofters and other land managers to support farming and biodiversity. This is a varied job and ranges from grant scheme advice to best practice information to support different species and habitats as well as raising awareness on the importance of Biodiversity within the farmed landscape. Stan Phillips is an Operations Officer for NatureScot based in Argyll. His work includes biodiversity management advice to landowners and land managers, particularly those on designated sites, many of which are woodlands. Stan is involved in a number of projects for Scottish rainforest, the restoration and enhancement of which could neatly help address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss. The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future. Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. Timestamps Scotland's National priority species : 2:55 – 3:45What are Scottish rainforests, do we have rainforests? : 3:50 – 10:00What makes our rainforest so special? : 10:08 – 13:25Measure to protect and pressures on Scottish rainforest : 18:08 – 28:00Farming benefits, looking after and managing rainforests : 28:01 – 35:03Related FAS ResourcesScotland's National Priority Species: https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/scotlands-national-priority-species/ FAS Sounds: https://www.fas.scot/sounds/ FAS Environment Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/ Other Related ResourcesAlliance for Scotland's Rainforest: www.savingscotlandsrainforest.org.uk Follow Alliance for Scotland's Rainforest on Twitter: @ASRainforestAlliance for Scotland's Rainforest farmer on Mull video: https://savingscotlandsrainforest.org.uk/people/farmer Taynish Nature Reserve: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/scotlands-national-nature-reserves/taynish-national-nature-reserve

In episode two of this Natural Capital Series we discuss and raise the awareness about Scotland's Rainforests.  What are Scotland's rainforests, why are they special, what are the threats and how do we look after them? Recorded on site at Tanish National Nature Reserve with Helen Bibby Senior Conservation Consultant SAC Consulting and Stan Phillips from NatureScot. Helen Bibby is a Senior Conservation Consultant with SAC Consulting based in Oban, Argyll. Her work focuses on management advice to famers, crofters and other land managers to support farming and biodiversity. This is a varied job and ranges from grant scheme advice to best practice information to support different species and habitats as well as raising awareness on the importance of Biodiversity within the farmed landscape.   Stan Phillips is an Operations Officer for NatureScot based in Argyll.  His work includes biodiversity management advice to landowners and land managers, particularly those on designated sites, many of which are woodlands.  Stan is involved in a number of projects for Scottish rainforest, the restoration and enhancement of which could neatly help address the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.  The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future.  Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond.  Timestamps  Scotland's National priority species : 2:55 – 3:45 What are Scottish rainforests, do we have rainforests? : 3:50 – 10:00 What makes our rainforest so special? : 10:08 – 13:25 Measure to protect and pressures on Scottish rainforest : 18:08 – 28:00 Farming benefits, looking after and managing rainforests : 28:01 – 35:03 Related FAS Resources Scotland's National Priority Species:  https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/scotlands-national-priority-species/   FAS Sounds:  https://www.fas.scot/sounds/   FAS Environment Pages: https://www.fas.scot/environment/     Other Related Resources Alliance for Scotland's Rainforest: www.savingscotlandsrainforest.org.uk  Follow Alliance for Scotland's Rainforest on Twitter: @ASRainforest Alliance for Scotland's Rainforest farmer on Mull video: https://savingscotlandsrainforest.org.uk/people/farmer   Taynish Nature Reserve: https://www.nature.scot/enjoying-outdoors/scotlands-national-nature-reserves/taynish-national-nature-reserve

The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future. In our premier episode, we are joined by Dr Hannah Rudman who is co-director of the Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre at SRUC. Her work focuses on how digital and data innovations can help the natural economy sector address the Grand Challenges of climate change, food safety and security and loss of biodiversity.Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond.

The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future.  In our premier episode, we are joined by Dr Hannah Rudman who is co-director of the Thriving Natural Capital Challenge Centre at SRUC.   Her work focuses on how digital and data innovations can help the natural economy sector address the Grand Challenges of climate change, food safety and security and loss of biodiversity. Hosted by Rachel Smillie, produced by Iain Boyd, editor Ross Mackenzie, executive producer Kerry Hammond. 

Ross Mackenzie talks about the intersection of faith and family as we navigate generational transitions in the Kingdom of God. 

A global cross-office team consisting of partners Marjorie Holmes and Ross Mackenzie with counsel Han Deng discuss their forward-looking thoughts and views on the implications of the new Act, and how it will affect the shipping and energy industries. For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Energy & Natural Resources or Transportation pages.

Top Town first screened on New Zealand television in 1976, a travelling summer TV game show styled partly on a British series called It's a Knockout.  Host for the latter part of the 80's, Mark Leishman and games designer Ross Mackenzie, join Jesse in the studio.

This podcast covers New Girl Season 2, Episode 1, Re-Launch, which originally aired on September 25, 2012 and was written by Kay Cannon and directed by Steve Pink. Here’s a quick recap of the episode:This episode not only kicks off Season 2, but celebrates Schmidt having his penis cast removed and in only the way Schmidt can, he throws himself a party to “re-launch” his brand of “Danger” now that he’s no longer “broken penis guy”. Jess meanwhile has been laid off from her job as a teacher and tries to be a shot girl at Schmidt’s party to make some money. Throughout the episode, Nick supports Jess as she works through losing her job. We discuss Pop Culture References such as:“Groove is In the Heart” (Deee-Lite) - At the beginning of the episode, Nick is singing this song in the shower. At the end of the episode, Winston also sings this song while drunk at the bar. Lord of Winterfell (Game of Thrones) - When questioning Robby and Cece’s relationship, Schmidt ponders if Robby is like “the Lord of Winterfell or he's working with a real piece of pipe.”Additional Pop Culture References such as:Morgan Freeman / Shawshank - Winston is trying to convince Nick he’s matured by telling him he’s wearing a suit and Nick comments that his suit is something Morgan Freeman’s character would wear after leaving Shawshank. Morgan Freeman is an American Actor who portrayed the character Ellis Boyd ‘Red’ Redding in the movie Shawshank Redemption, which is a movie about two imprisoned men bonding over a number of years, finding solace, and eventual redemption through acts of common decency.Philip Seymour Hoffman - Schmidt mentioned Philip Seymour Hoffman was invited to his re-launch party. Philip Seymour Hoffman is an American actor, director, and producer. He acted in many films, including leading roles, from the early 1990s until his death in 2014.Crank Yankers - Schmidt mentioned that a writer for a little show called Crank Yankers was invited to his re-launch party. Crank Yankers is an American television show that features actual prank calls made by show regulars and celebrity guests that are re-enacted onscreen by puppets for a visual aid to show the viewer what is happening in the call. The show aired on Comedy Central from 2002-2005 and later aired on MTV2 from 2007-2009. Crank Yankers has returned again on Comedy Central in 2019.Slap Bracelet - After being laid off and getting to take items from the lost and found box, Jess mentioned she should have grabbed the slap bracelet. A slap bracelet is a bracelet that consists of layered, flexible stainless steel sealed within a fabric that wraps around your wrist when the bracelet is hit against it.Paramount Picture(s) - When Jess is trying to be a Shot Girl, she invents a character named Ivy who will sleep with someone for a chance to be in a Paramount Picture. Paramount Pictures is an American film and television production and distribution company founded in 1912.We also cover when Schmidt gave his fire monologue while twirling his fire batons as the “Schmidtism” of the episode. We changed our next segment to “In the 2020s” to highlight the “not” moments, like the way Schmidt described Cece’s new boyfriend, and the “yes” moments, like Robby not feeling threatened/his lack of toxic masculinity and the guys wanting to comfort Jess. We also give a brief look into Parker Posey and Nelson Franklin, the Guest Stars we featured in this episode.Also in this episode was Ross Mackenzie who we do not discuss in the podcast but played the proctor in the flashback scenes.We also discussed how Parker Posey replaced Leslie Mann for the role of the shot girl and how we were excited to see the Chore Chart still on the fridge! While not discussed in the podcast, we noted other references in this episode including:Bushel - When speaking about Nick and his “gift” of making mixed drinks, Winston asks why he’s trying to hide his light under a bushel. A bushel is actually a unit of volume in the US based on dry capacity and is equal to 8 dry gallons. It was primarily used for farming products like wheat. It’s also colloquially used to measure a “bushel of apples”.Dengue Fever - In the episode, Jess says that one way she could earn up to $700 at a hospital is by being infected with Dengue Fever for research. Dengue fever is a tropical disease that is carried by mosquitoes with the dengue virus. It has been a big problem since World War II and is still common in over 120 countries mainly in South America, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. It is currently classified as a neglected tropical disease.When Nick is giving Jess a tough love speech he mentions the following references: Passing cigarettes to prisoners - Historically, in prison, cigarettes were noted as an informal currency that allowed you to supplement the income that your family might place into a commissary account. In 2016, the preferred informal currency began to shift to Ramen after many prisons had budget cuts leading to prisoners having to find nutrition on their own.Turn-of-the-century bathing costume - In the 1900s women typically did not swim and rather jumped through the waves while holding onto a rope attached to a buoy and were dressed in black, knee-length wool dresses with puffed sleeves. They often also included a sailor collar, ribbons and bows, black stockings, and fancy caps.T-Ball - Casey tells Schmidt that her nickname is t-ball because you can never strike out with her. T-ball is a team sport that combines cricket, baseball, and softball for children between ages 4-7 to develop skills and have fun. The rules are most similar to those of baseball, however for the youngest players it is played without a score with each player being allowed to bat.This episode got a 9/10 Rating from Kritika whose favorite character was Nick and Kelly rated this episode an 8/10 and her favorite character was Winston!Thanks for listening and stay tuned for Episode 2!Music: "Hotshot” by scottholmesmusic.comFollow us on Twitter, Instagram or email us at whosthatgirlpod@gmail.com!Website: https://smallscreenchatter.com/

For a change of pace we’re featuring our very first children’s book on the Lit Salon podcast! As a special treat, all this month we’ll be featuring children’s and YA books, selecting titles for kids and adults who are kids at heart.  We’re kicking things off with the riveting fantasy novel Feast of the Evernight by Ross Mackenzie (suitable for ages 9+). With the events of the Evernight behind her, Lara must now face a new threat as a series of murders take place and Lara’s friend Double Eight is the prime suspect. Ross is a fantastic author, previously shortlisted for the Scottish Teenage Book Prize and nominated for the coveted Carnegie Medal, and we're thrilled to share his special reading with you. The book is published by Andersen Press on 6th May and available to pre-order from all good bookshops. Grab it from your local indie or from our shop on Bookshop.org ‘There’s epic good-versus-evil fantasy in Evernight, an assured and atmospheric novel.’ - Guardian Podcast edited and produced by Megan Bay Dorman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Club photographer Ross Mackenzie was the guest on this episode of We Are Killie. A loyal servant of 30 years to the club, he's the man who's probably behind your favourite Killie images. What's life really like behind the lens, documenting all things Killie? For more information on your privacy, visit www.spreaker.com/privacy

Alain Serres, défenseur de la bibliodiversité depuis près d’un quart de siècle aux éditions Rue du Monde, vient nous parler du souffle poétique. A l’occasion du Printemps des poètes 2021, il publie, pour les enfants et les adolescents, deux recueils d’Abdelatif Laâbi, dont l’un en version bilingue franco-arabe, ainsi qu’une anthologie du rire en poésie. Dans sa rubrique Mon livre préféré, Rémi parle de L'Infinuit de Ross Mackenzie, fable noire sur le Bien et le Mal, et la peur comme instrument de pouvoir (Auzou). Et les nouveautés en poésie dans Tout nouveau tout beau. Enfantillages, le magazine des livres pour enfants & ados qui s'écoute et qui se lit florencedutheil.wixsite.com/enfantillages.

Un homme taillé dans l'étoffe de la nuit, une sorcière folle de son image sur le point de plonger le monde dans les ténèbres et une orpheline des bas-fonds qui détient peut-être la clef du futur : Rémi a lu L'Infinuit de Ross Mackenzie, fable noire sur le Bien et le Mal, et la peur comme instrument de pouvoir (Auzou). Une rubrique d'Enfantillages, le magazine des livres pour enfants & ados qui s'écoute et qui se lit florencedutheil.wixsite.com/enfantillages.

Ross MacKenzie comes on to recap the season premiere of the Bachelor. Plus: Bean Dad! The Drag Race premiere! And fuck the coup.

Ross MacKenzie comes on to discuss everything The  Bachelorette. Plus: the horniest storylines in Love, Actually! Good and bad Christmas traditions. And a Christmas secret!

Reed Smith antitrust lawyers focus on the situation around price gouging (excessive pricing) in the EU, France, Germany and the UK. Max Seuster, Lucile Chneiweiss, Ross Mackenzie and Tilman Siebert from our Brussels, Paris, London, and Munich offices (respectively), give an overview of the laws and explain what the rules are. They will discuss how the COVID-19 crisis has changed enforcement by authorities and describe what businesses can do to protect themselves against such practices. This is the last of a three-part podcast series relating to price gouging.Part 1 discussed U.S. price gouging laws and Part 2 addressed price gouging rules in the People’s Republic of China and Hong Kong.  For more information, please visit Reed Smith's Regulatory & Investigations page.For more information on the legal and business implications of COVID-19, visit the Reed Smith Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.

In this first episode of our Below the Radar conversations series, we hear from Dr. Kelley Lee, Canada Research Chair in Global Health Governance at Simon Fraser University. In this conversation, she chats with Am Johal about the World Health Organization and COVID-19. Dr. Lee is trained in International Relations and Public Administration with a focus on international political economy. She spent over twenty years at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, initially analyzing the role of the UN in health. She was a core member of two major donor-led studies on WHO reform during the 1990s. She co-established the WHO Collaborating Centre on Global Change and Health, and chaired the WHO Resource Group on Globalization, Trade and Health. Dr Lee also co-led a major international initiative to secure public access to tobacco industry documents, and analyze their contents in relation to the globalization of the tobacco industry. She has authored over 100 peer reviewed papers, 50 book chapters and 13 books including Globalization and Health, An introduction (Palgrave Macmillan, 2003), The World Health Organization (Routledge, 2008), Global Health and International Relations (Polity Press with Colin McInnes, 2012), and Case Studies on Corporations and Global Health Governance (Rowman and Littlefield International with Nora Kenworthy and Ross MacKenzie, 2016). She joined the SFU Faculty of Health Sciences in 2011 as Associate Dean, Research and Director of Global Health. She is a Fellow of the Faculty of Public Health, Royal College of Physicians and Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. Dr. Kelley Lee was featured in a Rolling Stone article entitled "Why the World Health Organization’s Response to COVID-19 Is Crucial to the Future of Public Health" : https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/world-health-organization-coronavirus-response-975543/ Note: This interview was recorded prior to the United States cutting funding to the WHO.

 Maintaining a balanced life is becoming increasingly more important for your personal health and well-being in a fast-paced, modern world. Ross Mackenzie of SAC consulting speaks to partners Ian MacLean and Robbie Pancic who made the bold step to move from their hectic working life in the City, to a balanced lifestyle on their croft on the Isle of Skye.  He also chatted to Sandra Mackenzie from Drumnadrochit who changed her working life to suit running her small farm, and building for the future. 

In this podcast, Ross Mackenzie talks to Ian Tolmie, Managing Director of Dingwall and Highland Marts who gives valuable advice for those new to livestock marts, and what they should do to get confidence and experience. That is followed up by local crofter John Mackinnon who thinks back to his first experience, and how much he still gets excited even today.  Local visit to Glendale Market where local stall holders and customers discuss their thoughts of local farmers markets. Also Calum Johnson of SAC Food and Drinks team discusses the popularity of local markets.

Professional golfer, truck driver, session musician, abattoir laborer, digger of holes in roads, programmer, IT sales whizz, director of corporate sales, performance coach, hypnotherapist, sales trainer and business consultant – Ross Mackenzie has had an amazing ride. He spent 30 years in the high-pressure world of international corporate sales delivering contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars and running a billion dollar sales business. His coaching clients include professional sportsmen and women, business leaders, professional musicians and dancers, lawyers, psychologists, dentists, doctors, sales people and entrepreneurs. He shows people how to discover the thinking and implement the strategies that let them thrive and perform at their best no matter what the circumstances - and remain sane and healthy doing it. Ross’s work has been covered in the national press and by Sky Sports.