SHOW WEEK: Cottage Cheese Up, Malt Whisky Down, and AI is all about ‘workforce reshaping’
Just after a quarter to eight, Duke, a beautifully-coiffured Shetland pony, all the way from Cambridgeshire, with floppy dark hair covering his eyes, was among a posse of horses preparing...
What should landowners check before selling land for development in Scotland?
Selling land in Scotland, whether for development, diversification or estate restructuring, can seem straightforward. However, beneath the surface lie challenges that can catch even experienced landowners off guard. Based on...
SHOW WEEK: Paterson is steady hand at wheel of Scotland’s rural showcase
Highland Show chief Alex Paterson has done a remarkable job in a very short time stabilising the cherished institution It can spoil a magic trick if you know what goes...
SHOW WEEK: New chair Kay Adam brings her farming flair to the bull ring
Kay Adam was three months old when she was taken to her first Royal Highland Show and became a member aged seven. Could there be a better choice as chair...
Storm clouds gathering as Scotland’s rural economy is under pressure
Scotland’s farms, fisheries and forests are facing mounting pressure from all sides – and the result is likely to be a significant increase in food inflation later this year Scotland’s...
SHOW WEEK: Ten Not-to-Be Missed events at the Royal Highland Show
David Tennant, head of show for RHASS, is responsible for delivering the Royal Highland Show. He shares his top ‘don’t miss’ tips “We are always looking for ways to strengthen...
Why uncertainty is the biggest challenge for businesses in Scotland’s rural sector gathering at the Royal Highland Show
Petra Grunenberg heads the Rural Property and Business team at the UK law firm Shepherd and Wedderburn. We asked her about her experiences during 20 years in the sector, which...
FEELING THE HEAT: Masterchef Dean Banks hits out a crippling taxes on hospitality sector
The 1925 at the Pompadour restaurant in The Caledonian Edinburgh has every right to claim its crown among Scotland’s finest. For generations the place has hosted kings, queens, political leaders...
Spotlight on emerging potential of floating solar
Floating solar – also known as floating photovoltaic (FPV) or ‘floatovoltaics’ – involves mounting solar panels on floating platforms on reservoirs, lochs or coastal bays. These systems operate similarly to land-based...
Labour’s Scottish Secretary enters lion’s den at Highland show
There were no roaring wild beasts at the Royal Highland Society’s opening day at Ingliston Showground outside Edinburgh. Instead there was a wonderful displays of Clydesdale dray horses and brightly...