ScotLand Matters: The Scottish Land and Estates Podcast

Welcome Back & Happy New Year! 🎉 The latest episode of the Scottish Land & Estates podcast, ScotLand Matters, is here to kick off an exciting 2025! In this episode, our Press & Public Affairs Manager, Cameron Gillies, sits down with SLE Chairman, Dee Ward, and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon. Together, they delve into the Scottish Government’s role in supporting rural businesses while tackling pressing challenges like sustainability and depopulation. The discussion shines a spotlight on the importance of long-term strategies for rural resilience, emphasizing private investment and housing as key growth drivers. They also address the impact of budget cuts on rural affairs and the critical need for collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve meaningful progress. 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, 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 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