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.

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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 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

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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:

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

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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:

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

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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.

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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:

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