ScotLand Matters: The Scottish Land and Estates Podcast

ScotLand Matters: The Scottish Land and Estates Podcast

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  • In conversation at: Leys Estate - Celebrating 700 years and looking to the future - Part 1

    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

    48 min
  • In conversation with: Scottish Land & Estates' Sarah-Jane Laing and Dee Ward on the previous 12 months and looking ahead to 2024

    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

      33 min
    • In conversation with: Highlands Rewilding's Dr. Calum Brown and SLE's Eleanor Kay on Highlands Rewilding

      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

        30 min
      • In conversation with: Change Mental Health's Jim Hume, and SLE's Sarah Madden & Hannah Lloyd on mental health

        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

          31 min
        • In conversation with: Mill Architects' Darren Albury & Chris Duncan, and SLE's Anna Gardiner on retrofitting rural properties

          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

          26 min
        • In conversation with: WES' Miles Montgomerie and Caroline Pringle, James Joicey, and SLE's Carmen McPherson on the Wildlife Estates International Congress

          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

          24 min
        • In conversation with: SLE's Sarah-Jane Laing & Simon Ritchie on the newly published Programme for Government

          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

          37 min
        • In conversation with: Narro Associates' Steve Wood and SLE's Anna Gardiner on structural engineering

          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

            31 min
          • In conversation with: Southern Uplands Moorland Group's Mark Ewart & Audrey Williams, and SLE's Ross Ewing on what grouse shooting season means for moorland communities

            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

              34 min
            • Why is Show Season so important? - Live from the Royal Highland Show 2023

              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

              17 min

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            ScotLand Matters provides listeners with updates from Scottish Land and Estates, as well as the opportunity to listen in to recently recorded conversations and interviews with fascinating people and senior figures from all over rural Scotland.

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