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Diverse business is the aim of this award
Scottish businesses that move with the times and branch out into new areas are being sought. Nominations are wanted for the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards, to honour the great and the good of Scotland’s businesses which are based in the countryside. Today we focus on the business diversification award. Key to thriving in a rural…
Read MoreTony takes on new post as head of business
A new head of business has been appointed by rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates. Tony Stevenson has joined the organisation following an association with SLE stretching back to 2010. Previously working on a consultancy basis to oversee logistics and infrastructure for the SLE’s events calendar, since 2014 Tony has been drawing on his…
Read MoreNew adviser joins Scottish Land & Estates
Scottish Land & Estates has enhanced its policy team with the appointment of a new adviser on agriculture. Eleanor Kay joins the organisation from Rothamsted Research, the world leading research centre for agricultural science and innovation, where she worked as the knowledge exchange manager. Prior to her current role, Eleanor held positions in agricultural development…
Read MoreBringing the beauty of Scotland’s lochs to your home
A trip around some of the most beautiful lochs in Scotland is to get underway on Monday evening. A second series of Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs gets underway as Paul Murton continues his loch-hopping odyssey. With tens of thousands of lochs in Scotland, from the great freshwater lochs of the central highlands, the fjord-like…
Read MoreHonouring those in the Scottish farming industry
Scotland’s traditional industry of working the land is still alive and kicking in the 21st century. The Scottish Rural Awards is looking to reward those who put in the hours in the agricultural sector. Open to all agricultural businesses, the agriculture category aims to highlight the importance of farming and associated industries in rural Scotland.…
Read MoreThe search for firms who develop skills for the future
Sharing knowledge and educating others in the ways of rural Scotland is a vital part of traditional Scottish business. The Scottish Rural Awards is looking for Scottish firms, based in the countryside, which play their part in educating the broader community. Education is vital to a productive, progressive society. The Scottish Rural Awards is mindful…
Read MoreHunt for businesses who do their bit for conservation
Scottish businesses know how important the environment is to us all – and we’re looking to hear from the best of them. The Scottish Rural Awards is looking for nominations for the 2019 competition in all of its categories, and today, we highlight the Conservation and Environment sector. The Scottish Rural Awards takes a realistic…
Read MoreAre you a business in the Scottish countryside?
Businesses throughout the Scottish countryside are being encouraged to nominate themselves in the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards. The ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, the Scottish Rural Awards are now in their fifth year and are partnered by Scottish Field and the Scottish Countryside Alliance. A set of 13 categories are open for nominations, including…
Read MoreMarathon, 10K and 5K will be Loch Ness monsters
People looking for a physical challenge but with amazing scenery still have time on their side to enter the Baxters River Ness 10K and 5K. There’s still time to enter and train for the events, which are taking place on Sunday 23 September. These two race distances offer the perfect opportunity for runners and fitness…
Read MoreDouble reason to celebrate golf club’s 10th birthday
A Scottish golf club will mark its 10th birthday with a double celebration – by hosting the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, followed by the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open. The Renaissance Club, one of the newest additions to the stretch known as Scotland’s Golf Coast, will host Scotland’s National Open on the European…
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