Power, place and prosperity: A Highland plan for the energy transition
Manifestos are easy to publish and difficult to deliver. I am very aware of that as we launch Highland CIC’s new manifesto. The Highlands has seen many strategies over the...
More twists and turns in parliament on the long road to land reform
The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, aimed at reforming the law relating to large landholdings and leases of rural land, has progressed to its final stage in the Scottish Parliament, following...
Why Shetlanders faces the biggest energy bill
There’s no shortage of wind and no shortage of turbines. So why are people – particularly in the Shetlands islands – still facing huge energy bills? nd Vladimir Putin? It...
We must accelerate the delivery of new rural housing
An economically successful Scotland needs strong and sustainable rural, island and coastal communities and economies. This includes rural primary sectors and the vast array of businesses and organisations large and...
Scotland’s Finest Property: Home Comforts
Despite broader economic challenges, Scotland’s prime property market remains in robust health – and with good reason Even when the rains poured towards the end of sun-drenched May, much of...
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...
Scotland’s Food & Drink: Baxter’s appetite for resilience
The head of Scotland Food and Drink is helping the sector weather the storms of global trade uncertainty Don’t be surprised if Iain Baxter has a marked spring in his...
Rural diversification brings its own unique challenges
Rural business is widely recognised as one of the most challenging sectors to work in. What I have always admired is the resilience and adaptability of those in the industry,...
Introducing Royal Highland ‘Talent’ Show
It’s a huge draw for visitors, but above all the RHS offers a showcase for exceptional produce and talented producers from across the country Despite 98 per cent of Scotland’s...