ScotLand Matters: The Scottish Land and Estates Podcast

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

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: 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

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: 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

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: 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

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

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

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

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 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 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 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, 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 Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing sits down with SLE Chairman Dee Ward to discuss his new role within SLE, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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

'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. 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 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

In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Policy Adviser (Rural Property) Anna Gardiner sits down to speak with Clare Dunlop, Senior Associate Lawyer and Solicitor at Brodies LLP. This episode covers questions around the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act which was introduced by the Scottish Government last year. Expect to hear answers to questions, including: This episode was originally recorded on Wednesday 14 December 2022, with additional recordings taking place on Monday 16 January 2023 (following a statement from Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights on Thursday 12 January 2023) and Monday 23 January (following our joint-petition to the Court of Session in Edinburgh seeking a Judicial Review of the Scottish Government’s rent control and eviction ban legislation). ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson. Visit the Brodies LLP website - www.brodies.com Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events 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, find out about our Clydeside Regional Support Officer Nic MacLeod's recent trip to the Isle of Bute to meet and speak directly to some of the people directly involved with the running of Mount Stuart. The second of two episodes, this podcast features conversations with Mark Low, Mount Stuart Trust’s Countryside Ranger, and Lynsey Nairn, Mount Stuart Trust’s Archivist. This is an episode all about discovery - from monuments on the island that even some locals may have previously unaware of, to the most surprising find within the archives! The interviews featured in this podcast were recorded in person in Mount Stuart House on 26 October 2022. ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, and is produced by Calum Henderson. Find out more about Mount Stuart - www.mountstuart.com Find out about the Mount Stuart Christmas Food & Craft Market - www.mountstuart.com/whats-on/christmas-food-craft-market-1 Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk View our schedule of events - www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events 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