Royal Highland Show 2018 captured in pictures

By Kenny Smith | July 17, 2018

The 178th Royal Highland Show at Ingliston was a huge success. The four day event attracted just under 200,000 visitors this year, at Scotland’s iconic celebration of farming, food and rural life. Organised by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), the show delivers over £65 million in economic benefit to the UK with visitors expected…

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Mental health campaign wins Scottish Rural Award

By Kenny Smith | March 23, 2018

An outstanding campaign aimed at helping young farmers has won a special award. The Scottish Rural Awards’ Rural Hero honour was bestowed upon the Ingliston-based Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC). They took home the Rural Hero award for their inspiring Are Ewe Okay? campaign. Are Ewe Okay? promotes mental well-being amongst young farmers…

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Innovation is their motivation at the Scottish Rural Awards

By Kenny Smith | March 23, 2018

Forward-thinking companies have been rewarded for their innovation. The Scottish Rural Awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas. Biotechnology company Xanthella, based in Oban, were overall winners in the Rural Enterprise and Innovation category, with judges praising…

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