We dive into Katrina’s love for the rural landscape, which began in her childhood and has shaped much of her career. Katrina opens up about the challenges and rewards of leading a charity that deals with the unique issues of upland management, including peatland restoration and heather beetle research. She also shares the exciting work she’s been doing with the Women in the Uplands network, creating a space for women living in rural upland areas to connect, share experiences, and support one another.

This episode is full of passion for the land, dedication to conservation, and a deep belief in the power of community. It’s a reminder that no matter your background, hard work and curiosity can lead you to a career that makes a real impact on the world around you.

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Katrina and The Heather Trust on social media : Instagram - @theheathertrust \\ LinkedIn - The Heather Trust / Katrina Candy

Find Katrina's latest book 'Heather Munro's Race Against the Flames' here: https://www.heathertrust.co.uk/shop

Episode Recorded on 16th March 2026.

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With so much change, legislative and otherwise, we’re continuing our series of educational episodes to bring insights, advice and awareness to support your families and businesses. In this series we’ve already looked at IHT and Succession Planning and this episode is about your business structure - what it is, why it matters, what options you’ve got and how it supports good succession planning. M

Key Takeaways you can expect from tuning in: -

• Your business structure shapes everything. From ownership and decision-making to profit distribution, risk exposure, and how easily the business can be sold or passed on.
• There’s no one-size-fits-all approach – sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies each offer different balances of simplicity, tax treatment, liability protection, and succession flexibility.
• Risk and diversification should drive structure decisions – higher-risk or non-core activities are often best separated into their own legal entities to protect the wider business.
• Good agreements and forward planning are essential – having clear, up-to-date written agreements in place can prevent disputes, support continuity, and save significant stress when circumstances change.

With case studies to bring this to life, this is a must listen for every rural business whatever stage you are at! 

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Lorna, Laura and Gillespie Macandrew on social media : LinkedIn - Lorna Balfour / Laura Kirkman / Gillespie Macandrew LLP \\ Instagram - @Gillespiemacandrewllp 

Episode Recorded on Friday 20th February 2026.

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Working alongside her husband Ian, a team of loyal working dogs and her Highland pony Lulu, Joyce reflects on life on a remote hill farm where many decisions are made while riding across the hills and looking closely at the land. She shares how their farming system has evolved in recent years, the challenges of balancing food production with environmental responsibility and the opportunities that come from thinking differently about how land is managed.

We explore the unique role peatlands play in Scotland’s landscape and climate, the pride and pressure that comes with farming within the Flow Country and the importance of ensuring farmers are part of the conversation when it comes to protecting and restoring these fragile ecosystems. Joyce speaks openly about the changes their farm has gone through and the mindset needed to adapt while still honouring generations of knowledge and experience.

This episode offers a thoughtful and grounded insight into hill farming, land stewardship and the relationship between people and place. It is a conversation about resilience, responsibility and the deep connection that comes from living and working on the land every day. 

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Joyce on social media : Instagram - @armadalefarm / @theflowcountry \\ Facebook - Joyce Campbell

Episode Recorded on Monday 23rd February 2026.

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From growing up between Edinburgh, Sydney and Glasgow to carving out a portfolio GP career that fits around family life, Anna shares how she found a different way of practising medicine. One rooted in flexibility, curiosity and connection. Through the Rediscover the Joy of General Practice scheme Anna now works across island and mainland communities including Shetland, Caithness, the Inner Hebrides and the North Coast.

Anna opens up about what it really means to be a remote and rural GP from lone working and emergency training to the privilege and responsibility of serving tight knit communities where everyone knows everyone. She reflects on confidence, imposter syndrome and the importance of trusting your training when help can be hours away.

This conversation is also about family, adventure and place. Anna shares how travelling Scotland in a campervan with her husband and young daughter has shaped their lives fostering flexibility, resilience and a deep love for rural landscapes. Together they explore how rural communities support one another through challenges, celebrate together and why community connection matters more than anything.

An inspiring episode about redefining success in your career, listening to what truly matters and finding joy by doing things differently.

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Anna on social media :  Instagram - @ScotlandbyCampervan 

Episode Recorded on Monday 18th January 2026.

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With so much change, legislative and otherwise, we’re continuing our series of educational episodes to bring insights, advice and awareness to support your families and businesses. In this series we’re looking at …

Key Takeaways you can expect from tuning in: -

• It can feel daunting to tackle succession planning and face the sometimes difficult conversations, and of course costs, involved, but early action secures your rural business for future generations.
• Inheritance Tax planning is a key component of any good succession plan.
• Rural businesses have traditionally benefited from a fairly benign Inheritance Tax system, but significant changes were announced to the main rural business reliefs in October 2024 which take effect from April this year. These changes mean early planning is now even more critical.

With a case study to bring this to life, this is a must listen for every rural business! 

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Eilidh and Gillespie Macandrew on social media :  LinkedIn : Eilidh Adams // Gillespie Macandrew LLP

Episode Recorded on Friday 9th January 2026.

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Carenza shares her journey from leaving school early and questioning university to building a thriving equine portrait photography business that is rooted in connection, storytelling and care. We talk about finding her niche working with horses and their people and why lifestyle and trust sit at the heart of everything she creates. From trade stands and client relationships to mentors, manifestation and learning business skills on the job this is a story of persistence and belief.

We explore the realities of starting a business young, from juggling multiple jobs and finances to confident, client facing, growth and discovering that your difference is your strength. Carenza reflects on the power of saying yes, taking your time and allowing your goals to unfold, without rushing the process.

This episode is a reminder that there is no single right path and that success can come from listening to yourself trusting your instincts and giving yourself permission to do things differently.

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Carena on social media :  Instagram - @carenzapinn.photography \\ Facebook - Carenza Pinn Photograph

Episode Recorded on Monday 22nd December 2025.

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We explore Iona’s journey through education, work and leadership from relief milking and showing cattle to rural surveying and her current role with Monitor Farm Scotland. She shares what it means to work for farmers to give back to the wider industry and to balance ambition with staying connected to the land and people that shaped her.

As the youngest ever chair of Women in Agriculture Scotland Iona reflects on confidence, community and the importance of opening doors for others. From international experiences representing the UK at the World Hereford Conference in Kansas to the realities of building a pedigree herd alongside a busy career, this is a conversation about backing yourself, finding your place and understanding that success does not have to follow a straight line. A powerful way to close the year and one that looks firmly towards the future.

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Iona on social media :  Instagram - @ionasmith_x \\ LinkedIn - Iona Smith \\ Facebook - Iona Smith

Episode Recorded on Thursday 18th December 2025.

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Tamzin joins us from Southern Skye where she balances life as a mum of three with her role as an energy solicitor for Gillespie MacAndrew. Her story begins with childhood holidays in the Highlands, the pull of wide open spaces and the dream of one day making the move north. Years later, it was remote working during COVID that opened the door for her family to finally take the leap.

We talk about the challenge of uprooting a life that was comfortable and full, the relief of being welcomed immediately by the local community, and the joy of discovering new interests from beekeeping to volunteering at the local park run. Tamzin shares the reality of navigating isolation when working remotely, and the importance of saying yes to new experiences in order to create connection and put down roots.

We dive into her transition from English property law to Scottish energy law, her experience of requalifying while raising a family, and the incredible shift happening within the energy sector as Scotland works toward a cleaner and more resilient future. From grid reform to community benefits and landowner involvement, Tamzin gives us a grounded and thoughtful insight into the opportunities ahead for rural Scotland.

This episode is full of honesty capturing the spirit of starting again, the power of community and the confidence that comes from backing yourself during big life changes. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Tamzin and Gillespie Macandrew on social media :  Instagram - @gillespiemacandrewllp  \\ LinkedIn - Tamzin Munro / Gillespie Macandrew 

Episode Recorded on 31st October 2025.

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We explore her early career in housing and public policy, the unexpected summer job that changed everything, and the twenty one years that have shaped her role at the heart of land use and land ownership in Scotland. SJ opens up about balancing leadership with raising a family, the honest conversations that made it possible, and the pressures that many women face when trying to be everything to everyone.

We dive into the challenges of the current political landscape, the outdated stereotypes that still dominate discussions about land ownership, and the realities of advocating for a living, working countryside. SJ also shares the policy wins she is most proud of, including the Helping It Happen Awards and the Women in Agriculture Taskforce which continue to empower and elevate voices across the sector.

Her reflections on leadership, her experience with the Windsor Leadership Trust and her belief in the power of turning up as your true self offer inspiration for anyone navigating rural careers or community life. It is a conversation filled with honesty, humour and heart and we hope it leaves you feeling encouraged and understood.

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with SJ and Scottish Land & Estates on social media :  Instagram - @scottishlandandestates  \\ LinkedIn - Sarah-Jane Laing / Scottish Land & Estates \\ Twitter (X) - @SJLaing / @ScotLandEstates

Episode Recorded on 10th November 2025.

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Having first met Lucy while she was chefing an event in the Scottish Borders, its a delight to welcome her to the Women in Wellies podcast. From growing up in rural Derbyshire with a freezer full of pigeon, to a food-and-wine adventure in France that accidentally led her into professional cooking, to becoming a private chef for high-end estates… Lucy’s journey is as unexpected as it is inspiring.

We dive into her love of game, her early days hosting ladies’ clay shoots, how she learned to cook over fire, why she believes in eating with the seasons, and the many twists that eventually led her to co-found Goat Rodeo Goods with her business partner Kat. Expect stories of house renovations gone rogue, stalking weeks in remote bothies, cooking paella for 50 in a pan she’d never used before, and the chaotic (and hilarious) birth of their now-cult pickle brand.

We also talk about Fodder & Farm, the magic of long-table feasts built entirely from the land around them, the power of community, and the joy of creating memorable food from what’s literally outside the back door.

It’s warm, wild, funny and full of heart and we hope it brings you a smile (and maybe sends you off to buy some pickles!) as you listen in.

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Lucy and Goat Rodeo Goods on social media :  Instagram - @thefodderation / @goatrodeogoods  \\ LinkedIn - Lucy Pattinson / Goat Rodeo Goods \\ Tiktok - @goatrodeogoods

Episode Recorded on 31st October 2025.

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Liz shares her own career journey through working in higher education including in hair and beauty to land at Lantra with wellies in hand. Liz shares the juggle of Mum life alongside work particularly in recent years as they have navigated her son’s diagnosis with kidney disease.

This conversation dives into skills, careers in wellies and highlights the opportunities for training at all levels. We see the power of collaboration and the importance of organisations coming together to ensure we are able to deliver training that is accessible to all such as the Women in Agriculture Training Fund now delivered by Lantra. 

Women in Wellies was founded in the hope we could highlight opportunities for careers that require you to wear wellies (at least some of the time!) so this conversation with Liz about courses and routes in feels perfectly fitting. Tune in - it might even inspire you to look at what course you could take for some learning this year!

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Liz on social media :  Instagram -  \\ LinkedIn - Liz Barron-Majerik / Lantra Scotland

Find out more about Lantra Scotland here : https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/

Episode Recorded on 20th October 2025.

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From a career in sports journalism that took Woody to Hong Kong, London and Southport to her rural idyl in the Scottish Borders this is a story that is woven with the call of coming home to Scotland. Woody shares some of the challenges of working in sports journalism, the motivation she took from loosing her parents young and even the story of driving from Southport to Scotland while in labour! 

Woody shares her plans for the retreat they are building at Happy Thistle Farm which already includes goat yoga (Women in Wellies x Goat Yoga next summer anyone?!), her friendly flock of sheep and the horses. We talk about the poverty that exists in rural communities and her crazy plan to raise money for Cash for Kids that resulted in a horse race but also a turning point for Woody to become a Health & Wellness Life Coach. 

We smiled the whole way through so here’s hoping it brings you a smile or two as you listen in! 

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Woody  on social media :  Instagram -  @woodyymorris \\ LinkedIn - Woody Morris \\ Facebook - Woody Morris

Episode Recorded on 13th October 2025.

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Having met in the main ring at the Scottish Game Fair and sharing an insight into these wonderful ponies in the Highland Pony demonstrations it was only right to bring this to the podcast too! From keeping her first horse in the back garden to travels to Australia, this episode is certainly entertaining. We unpack the Highland Pony, the role they can play, how special they are and, as you might expect, there is a story or 2 from Sylvia’s time spent working with the royal ponies. 

This episode brings heritage and tradition with a focus on the future, an insight into these magnificent creatures and an opportunity to hear what comes next for Sylvia! 

Find out more about the Gul Charity here : https://www.guloutdoortherapy.org.uk/

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Sylvia on social media :  Instagram -  @snakebite_syl \\ Tiktok - Sylvia Ormiston \\ Facebook - Sylvia Ormiston

Episode Recorded on 24th September 2025.

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Having been brought up on the family dairy farm Alice’s enthusiasm for all things rural runs deep and has shaped both the location she now works in and the variety of work she does. We go from rugby pitches to farm tables, talk about the power of community, the importance of trust and the role of land agents. 

This conversation demonstrates how little Alice sits still but also how she has grown to find balance and, just occasionally, say no. Perfect listening with a cup of tea!

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Alice on social media : LinkedIn - Alice Wilson and Galbraith \\ Instagram -  @alicemwilson and @galbraithgroup 

Episode Recorded on 15th August 2025.

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Join us as Donna takes us on her career journey particularly sharing the impact of breast cancer with a newborn and toddler had and continues to have on her decision making and opportunity seizing today. We talk about the move back out of self employment to take up her current position at the Scottish Crofting Federation. 

Donna has also held voluntary roles including chair of mental health charity Mikeysline and been president of Highland Business Women. We chat about Mikeysline, a fabulous Highland charity founded on peer support and saving lives through text lines and innovative solutions. 

We, obviously, talk crofting - the challenges being faced, the grit and resilience of crofters and the opportunities they face. 

This conversation is varied, quite the journey and everything I knew it would be having worked alongside Donna on the Highland Business Women Board - sit back, relax and enjoy!

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Donna on social media : LinkedIn - Donna Smith and Scottish Crofting Federation \\ Instagram -  @scottishcroftingfederation

SCF The Gathering : https://www.crofting.org/gathering-2025/

Episode Recorded on 15th August 2025.

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Join us as Lucy takes us on her journey to today. A traditional journey from school to university and into a career inspired by her parents before embracing the opportunity for a rural job at the Buccleuch Estate and ultimately jumping in to business ownership to support the juggle of family life during Covid. We talk, perhaps unsurprisingly, about the importance of good communication, of community and what that means for business. 

If you’ve met Lucy, you’ll know she is always fabulously dressed from bright lipstick to brilliant dresses and pom poms in there too so we chat about this too - confidence, dopamine dressing and the switch that flicked at forty. Filled with laughter, this is a feel good episode you don’t want to miss! 

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Lucy on social media : LinkedIn - Lucy Laidlaw and Lucy Laidlaw Communication \\ Instagram -  @lucylaidlawcommunivation 

Episode Recorded on 14th August 2025.

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Well this conversation really takes us on a journey that demonstrates Lynsay’s entrepreneurial energy, determination, spontaneity and the power of the gut instinct. From winging her way into her interview for architecture at university Lynsay has carved her path, built a business, shifted the business and overcome hard times. Growing a family - some with hooves - and building a highly sustainable rural business hub alongside running an architecture practice is something to be admired.

This is an episode packed with reminders to give things a go, to build a team around us who we can depend on and to remember to have fun, ride the horses, go to the events and make the connections along the way - there is something in here for everyone so do tune in and listen! 

Please note : just a word of warning,  this episode contains a conversation about miscarriage.

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Lynsay on social media : LinkedIn - Lynsay Bell Manson and Studio LBA \\ Instagram -  @lynsaybellmanson and @studio_lba 

Episode Recorded on 11th June 2025.

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Kitty’s determination and passion for the rural sector shine through in her stories of how she ended up with a job in regenerative agriculture, the inspiration and drive behind Regenified and the importance of community as farming changes. We discuss the changes in the land seen through regenerative practices and the impact of shared experience perfectly timed as many flocked to Groundswell this week to do just this.

A conversation filled with joy, enthusiasm and a love for the farming and rural sector - tune in now!

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Kitty on social media : LinkedIn - Kitty Grubb and Regnified \\ Instagram - @kittygrubb and @regenified 

Documentaries : 

Kiss the Ground (Amazon Prime) : https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/video/detail/B0C9TFWQLH/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Common Ground (Amazon Prime) : https://www.amazon.com/Common-Ground-Joshua-Tickell/dp/B0DSQ7LC5W

Book : Dirt to Soil by Gabe Brown : https://amzn.eu/d/e4JvzU5

Episode Recorded on 30th May 2025.

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Join us as Jennifer takes us on her journey from business studies with textile chemistry to project management for interior design and even event management before finding her place in the rural sector and training to become a rural surveyor. This episode sells the best parts of working in rural from feeding lambs to the fabulous opportunities to be out and about (maybe a less good day being shot at!) alongside the importance of team, balance and making tough decisions. 

Like other Mum’s who have joined us on the Women in Wellies Podcast we chat about the juggle, the setting of boundaries and the non-negotiables that Jennifer has set. The importance of ongoing learning, building a network and being involved - use your voice are all key themes throughout this conversation and if you want to be inspired to consider a career in the rural surveying profession then this conversation is definitely for you! 

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Jennifer on social media : LinkedIn - Jennifer Campbell and DM Hall \\ Instagram -  @dmhallsurveyors 

Episode Recorded on 23rd May 2025.

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Join us as Alix shares her story - from growing up rurally to university, working for and being part of Young Farmers and then her time with the Royal Highland Education Trust and Quality Meat Scotland. We delve into the power of on farm education, sharing where food comes from and the opportunity to get hands on to facilitate a greater understanding. Alix shares highlights from that including “that’s been the best day of my life” moments - truly something special. 

We talk all things Farmstrong - the power of community, the importance of looking after your self as the number one asset on your farm and some of the pivotal moments since the launch of farmstrong in Scotland. Alix shares more about their own farm at home, the changes they have undertaken and the benefits gained. We discuss the role of women in agriculture, the burden they can carry and how Farmstrong are working to bring focus to this and support in the months ahead. 

This episode reminds us all to take time for ourselves, look after our own wellbeing and take notice. A perfect one to enjoy while taking some time for you!

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Alix on social media : LinkedIn - Alix Ritchie and Farmstrong Scotland \\ Instagram -  @farmstrongscot \\ Facebook - Farmstrong Scotland

Episode Recorded on 25th April 2025.

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Join us as Rosie shares the challenges she has overcome to uncover her love for horticulture, her passion for nature and more about her beautiful flower farm. The farm focuses on producing seasonal focal flowers with fragrance and a garden style, and supplies to florists in Edinburgh, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. Rosie discusses her pathway from folk musician to flower farmer, the challenges faced along the way and what inspires her to never give up. 

This is a conversation filled with joy, enthusiasm and a deep rooted love for the path Rosie has ended up on - definitely one to be enjoyed out in the sunshine if possible!

The Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Rosie on social media : LinkedIn - Rosie Archbold \\ Instagram -  @rosielouisecutflowers 

Find out more about Rosemains Steading here : https://www.rosemains.co.uk/

Episode Recorded on 21st March 2025.

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Listen in as Anna shares from her childhood growing up on Jura, her move to Islay and working across a variety of industries from distilleries to social work before becoming a Mum. We go on the journey of establishing Orsay Sea Salt through three seasons of harvesting to where they are today including a mouth watering description of the crab dirty fries that you’ll be able to get from Orsay Seafood before too long! Anna’s drive and determination shines through - particularly when it comes to planning permission - alongside the power of community, the luxury of nature’s larder and her absolute passion for all she does! 

Connect with Anna and Orsay Sea Salt on social media : Instagram - @orsayseasalt and @orsayseafood \\ Facebook - Orsay Sea Salt \\ Website - https://www.orsayseasalt.co.uk/

Episode Recorded on 21st March 2025.

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Join us as Steph takes us from growing up in inner city Edinburgh - no farming families, crofters or rural landowners there - through her career. Steph has embraced opportunities, not been afraid to forge her own path and has, like many of us, ended where she is today thanks to nudges along the way from key individuals and seizing opportunities when things didn’t go the way she thought. We talk about the power of people - a theme common to the Women in Wellies Podcast - including the value of relationships in business, the connection and the use of LinkedIn (no surprise there if you know Steph!). Steph shares some memorable career moments including a herd of sheep and some horses - definitely not where she thought she’s be when she first went to Stirling Uni to study marketing! 

We round out the episode with some brilliant advice for the next generation, as always - I love these gems of wisdom! 

Connect with Stephanie on social media : LinkedIn - Stephanie Hepburn 

Episode Recorded on 14th March 2025.

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Jo provides a real perspective on the challenges of moving, the reality of learning new land, new livestock and the changes this has brought their family. She tells us more about being on BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’ with camera crews joining them on the farm and their decision to bring openness and transparency to their story in this series. We discuss the balancing act of being a practicing solicitor alongside farming and building guaranteed income into their business model as they plan for their future including the Snug’s and veg growers. Most of all, Jo’s dedication to her family first shines through our conversation. 

Connect with Jo Morris on social media : LinkedIn - Joanna Morris \\ Instagram -  @logie_farm_fife

Check out ‘This Farming Life’ on BBC iPlayer. 

Episode Recorded on 12th February 2025.

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Join us as M.T. takes us from her days as a high school english teacher to where her love for all things gardening came from. She shares about her own garden and the joy of mixing edibles with flowers - as well as eating the peas straight from the plant, if you know you know! We dive into the health and well-being benefits of gardening from memory to self esteem and plenty more besides and what an encouragement to spend an hour outside in the garden and get something growing this season! 

We discuss where the magazine originated from and the opportunities M.T. has created for real gardeners to share real experience from Shetland to East Lothian and everywhere in between alongside M.T.’s passion for sharing the power of podcasting through workshops and supporting those keen to get started. A familiar Women in Wellies theme, community and connecting with others, once again comes up. 

So here’s your encouragement to get green fingered this summer - what are you going to grow to bring you that joy and perhaps a tasty treat or 2? 

Connect with M.T. and Scotland Grows on social media : LinkedIn - M.T. O’Donnell and Scotland Grows Magazine \\ Instagram -  @scotlandgrows

Episode Recorded on 10th February 2025.

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Through this episode Jennifer, Leanne and Lucy discuss three case studies to bring to life scenarios you may come across as part of your rural business and provide pointers for questions you should discuss as a family, or with those involved in the farming business. We all know how challenging these conversations can be, a tough topic to bring up around the table at the farm particularly around the future. Jennifer, Leanne and Lucy want to encourage and inspire you to have these difficult conversations, to think about what you want from the future and perhaps even write a wishlist! 

A totally different episode for you, kicking off our new season!

Connect with Jennifer Campbell on social media : LinkedIn - Jennifer Campbell \ DM Hall

Connect with Leanne Gordon on social media : LinkedIn - Leanne Gordon \ Lindsays LLP

Connect with Lucy Crow on social media : LinkedIn - Lucy Crow \ Henderson Loggie

Episode Recorded on 4th March 2025.

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Join us as Deirdre takes us from growing up as a crofter’s daughter in Inverness-shire with days spent rolling wool, plucking grouse and getting her hands dirty through university, life as a female land agent and on to life as a female factor! Deirdre reminisces on highs and lows, the challenges and opportunities she has been afforded over the course of her career so far and the fantastic people she has met, collaborated with, worked alongside and had the privilege of learning from. 

We discuss change in the sector, the impact of a new type of landowner and the opportunities this presents for new skills and therefore people to enter rural Scotland. An often familiar theme across Women in Wellies episodes, we chat about self-confidence and the power of having conviction, a firm footing in your knowledge.

Deirdre rounds out season 1 of Women in Wellies and her episode with some fantastic advice and another endorsement for the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme!

Connect with Deirdre on social media : LinkedIn - Deirdre Stewart \\ Instagram -  @deirdrefstewart 

Episode Recorded on 10th July & 27th August 2024.

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Join us as Hailey shares her journey from the kitchens to joining the keepering team, how she has found her place as a young female in a traditionally male dominated environment and her passion is certainly infectious. The journey from beating in her pink wellies and yellow waterproof to the pride in rearing the pheasants and seeing a successful shoot day demonstrate Hailey’s determination to succeed.

Hailey shares how her Papa was her inspiration, how those around her who she has worked with have built her confidence and how she has built physical strength to conquer the demands of the job. We discuss college, the future of the sector and inspiring others to consider roles within the rural sector through her work with Scotland’s Regional Moorland Groups before rounding out the conversation with her goals for where she’d like to be in five years time! We certainly can’t wait to see all Hailey achieves next so do tune in and hear what she has to say!

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants.

Connect with Hailey on social media : Instagram : @haileyanderson05 \\ Tiktok : @haileyanderson151  

Episode Recorded on 28th July 2024

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Join us as Eleanor’s passion for people, agriculture and her time working with peas all come together in this conversation. Eleanor shares how her upbringing in an agricultural family shaped her love for the sector and how she overcame challenges of deafness and extensive surgery to thrive at school, develop a love for learning and research and instill her love for reasoned arguments and challenging assumptions.

Eleanor discusses her roles with Scottish Land & Estates, the US Embassy and the draw of a return to domestic policy and “doing it for my own farmers” with a return to Scottish Land & Estates at a time of change for policy in the UK. We discuss the importance of representative voices influencing our policy making and the determination Eleanor brings. 

She also shares her experience of reaching an Endometriosis diagnosis, the impact this has had on her and draws a fantastic comparison between land management / farming and managing endo. 

We round out the episode chatting about Women in Agriculture Scotland, the Farmer’s Club and Cricket!

Find out more about Scottish Land & Estates here : https://www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by the Rural Scotland team at Savills.

Connect with Eleanor on social media - LinkedIn - Eleanor Kay \\ X - @agrieleanor \\ Instagram - @Eleanor_Agri

Episode Recorded on 16th July 2024

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Join us as Alison shares her career from life as Building Surveyor in London, to undertaking an MSc in Environmental Management, becoming Clerk of the Forth District Fishery Board and Director of the Forth Rivers Trust, and recently joining the Atlantic Salmon Trust.  

We dive into the world of wild Atlantic salmon, including the benefits of riparian planting, the factors of decline and the impact of working at a landscape scale.  We discuss some of the projects Alison has been involved with, like Project Laxford on Reay Forest Estate, and building the largest rock ramp in the UK on the River Almond.

Alison also shares her experience of navigating and overcoming some major challenges, including the Wild Fisheries Reform, COVID, the threat of bankruptcy, and misogyny, and her modest view of her own inspiring leadership skills. 

Find out more about the Atlantic Salmon Trust here : https://atlanticsalmontrust.org/

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants.

Connect with Alison on social media : LinkedIn : Alison Baker \\ X : Cold Clean Water \\ Instagram : @alison.rivermeanderings 

Episode Recorded on 27th June 2024.

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Join us as Julie shares her journey from growing up in agriculture in Ayrshire, her experiences of Young Farmers and how her passion for the rural sector has built over time. Julie shares stories highlighting the benefits she has witnessed of peer to peer learning, shared experiences and bringing the industry together. We discuss the confidence built through young farmers and the desire Julie now has to give back to this community. 

We discuss how the challenges Julie has experienced, including her Mum’s cancer battle, have built her resilience and driven her forward.  We round out the conversation with some fantastic advice relevant to us all, not just the next generation, so listen in and let us know what you think!

Ayrshire Hospice : https://www.ayrshirehospice.org/

West of Scotland Holstein Club : https://www.facebook.com/westofscotdairy

This episode is sponsored by the Rural Scotland team at Savills.

Connect with Julie on social media - Facebook : Julie Clark \\ Instagram : @jac140292 \\ LinkedIn : Julie Clark \\ X : @JulieAnnClark2

Episode Recorded on 17th June 2024.

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Join us in a conversation with Luisa where we dive into some of the challenges she has faced as a woman in engineering, the drivers behind the Scottish Geologist videos and the opportunities it has opened up for her. We discuss the challenge of balance with such a hectic schedule and so much going on as well as the confidence the videos have helped Luisa to build.

Luisa talks about her desire to inspire younger girls to show up as themselves alongside highlighting the opportunities to work in geology. This is a conversation filled with authenticity, passion and enthusiasm - you won’t be able to help but smile as you listen in and of course Yura, and Luisa’s other four-legged friends, join the conversation too!

Fancy heading on one of Luisa’s Scot Rock Walks? Find out more and book here : https://www.scottishgeologist.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants.

Connect with Luisa on social media - LinkedIn : Luisa Hendry \\ Instagram : @scottishgeologist // @scotrockwalks \\ TikTok : @scottishgeologist 

Episode Recorded on 29th May 2024.

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Join us as Lucy shares her journey from growing up on her own family farm to realising her passion for genetics and building her confidence through Young Farmers. Lucy shares her work ethic, organisation and commitment to going after what she wants, including heading straight to the milking parlour from her college nights out. 

We discuss the variety of work that Lucy gets involved with and how no two days on a farm are the same as well as the opportunities she has made the most of through Young Farmers taking on roles such as tea convenor and her aspirations for the future. 

Lucy shares with us wisdom she has gained from family members. advice she lives by and her goals for where she’d like to be in five years time in a fabulous and inspiring conversation with us. We can’t wait to see all Lucy goes on to achieve!

This episode is sponsored by the Rural Scotland team at Savills.

Connect with Lucy on social media - Facebook : Lucy Graham \\ Instagram : @lu_24_cygrxham

Episode Recorded on 14th May 2024.

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Join us as Sarah shares her journey from growing up on a farm in Lanarkshire and working in her family's butchery business, to exploring different avenues in the food and farming sector including agronomy and organics recycling, before realising her passion and finding her niche at QMS. 

Sarah talks about the role the Scottish Young Farmers Association has played in her life, her involvement with the National Council of Rural Advisors, and having the opportunity to be heard and valued as a young person. We talk about the responsibility that comes with helping shape the future of not just the red meat sector in Scotland, but of her family and friends lives and businesses, and how she balances that with having a life outside work. 

Sarah gives us an insight into what it was like to go off on maternity leave at the height of her career, how she navigated being diagnosed with MS at the age of 24, and how she now makes a conscious effort to seize the day. 

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants.

Connect with Sarah on social media - LinkedIn : Sarah Millar / Quality Meat Scotland \\ Instagram : @qmscotland 

Episode Recorded on 7th March 2024.

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Join us as Ros shares her story of swapping the wooden boards of the stage for the real thing as she studied forestry at Newton Rigg. Since then Ros has been working across south and central Scotland in a variety of roles with Forestry and Land Scotland and Scottish Forestry. Her love of forestry began on family holidays and days out so, despite growing up in urban Liverpool, Ros has a deep rooted love for forestry and woodlands. 

We discuss the challenges Ros has overcome - progressing on return from maternity leave, a male dominated sector and so much more besides. Ros demonstrates her passion and advocacy for forestry and the development of small businesses that are connected to the sector through the stories she tells us and experiences shared. 

If you’ve been inspired by this conversation and want to know more about a career in forestry then do reach out to Ros Wardman - she’d be delighted to speak to you.

This episode is sponsored by the Rural Scotland team at Savills.

Connect with Ros on social media - LinkedIn : Ros Wardman MICFor / Scottish Forestry \\ Instagram : @scottishforestry \\ X : @scotforestry

Episode Recorded on 27th February 2024.

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Join us as Anja takes us on their journey from moving to Scotland from the Netherlands, and how they built a sustainable and ethical business, with a connection to the local landscape at its heart.  Anja gives us an insight into how the business and products have evolved, and why authenticity and storytelling is such an important part of what they do. 

Anja talks about balancing family life raising six children, with the needs of the business, their family love of food, and what it is really like working with her husband, alongside the impact Jan Jacob’s health challenges have had, and how wild swimming and finding her tribe have helped her navigate that. 

Anja shares some of her experiences of being involved with Women’s Enterprise Scotland and how being raised in an entrepreneurial family helped encourage her to pursue her own path. Anja is passionate about sharing experiences to encourage other women and girls to start businesses, to learn from each other and create a sense of community. 

Find out more and order your own Great Glen Charcuterie here : https://www.greatglencharcuterie.com/

Find out more about Women’s Enterprise Scotland here : https://www.wescotland.co.uk/

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants.

Connect with Anja on social media - LinkedIn : Anja Baak \\ Instagram : @greatglencharcuterie

Episode Recorded on 16 March 2024.

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Join us as Lucy shares her journey from growing up in the Lake District getting her hands dirty, to studying in Scotland, working with academics at the University of Edinburgh to accelerate the transition to a circular economy, and joining Savills last year to head up the Natural Capital Scotland Team. 

Lucy shares her passion for the natural environment and being part of a solution to the climate and biodiversity crisis, which has become a human rights issue, equality issue, wellbeing issue and security issue. Through her PhD, Lucy is researching how to improve decision making on the benefits and trade-offs of land use change in Scotland, with some interesting results to date. 

We discuss the concept of ecological grief and solastalgia, including Lucy’s experiences working with young people through the 2050 Climate Group, her brief foray into the start-up world selling energy bars in reusable wrapping, the importance of empathy in conversations around land use, and how you need to be your own example when it comes to role models. 

This episode is sponsored by the Rural Scotland team at Savills.

Connect with Lucy Jenner on social media - LinkedIn : Lucy Jenner \\ Instagram : @savillsrural 

Episode Recorded on 6th February 2024.

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Join us as Polly takes us from her childhood in Ardnamurchan with wellies filled with frogspawn to rural Perthshire which is now home. Polly shares how her parents, teachers and those around her inspired her with nature from childhood, encouraging her to be inquisitive, to get stuck in and to explore. Polly’s love affair with nature has endured ever since and shaped her life and career. 

She shares the challenges she has faced with depression and anxiety including how nature has provided her with the emotional ballast to overcome these times. Polly shares some of her favourite wildlife rehabilitation stories including her travels with squirrel kits and tawny owlets, and returning red squirrels to the wild. 

Polly is passionate about inspiring the next generation of children to get stuck into nature, but this episode will inspire young and old to get outdoors and embrace the natural environment.  

Order Polly’s Books - A Scurry of Squirrels,  The Horizontal Oak and plenty more besides here : https://www.pollypullar.com/books/

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants.

Connect with Polly on social media - LinkedIn : Polly Pullar \\ Instagram : @pollypullar \\ Website : https://www.pollypullar.com/

Episode Recorded on Monday 26th February 2024

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In this episode, Kim shares her journey from growing up in rural Glenisla with a childhood steeped in the traditional songs and stories of rural Scotland, to developing a successful international business with local people and produce at its heart.  We discuss the crucial role Kim's team of 19 women has played in the success of Bothy Trading, and the importance of  involving her daughter Cara in decision making. 

Kim’s passion for tradition, culture and preserving rural skills and jobs shines throughout the episode, as does her passion for brand Scotland, commitment to balancing growth with authenticity, and continuing the legacy of other local rural producers.  Kim shares an insight behind her business model which follows a circular economy principle, and how the award winning product line has continued to evolve. 

We discuss The Gin Bothy being selected to be part of the Oscar Nominees gift bags this year and the importance of shouting about your successes, as well as some of the personal sacrifices Kim has had to make to achieve that professional success. We end with a fantastic piece of advice to the next generation - be brave! 

This episode is sponsored by the Rural Scotland team at Savills.

Connect with Kim on social media - LinkedIn : Kim Cameron \\ Instagram : @theginbothy \\ Website : https://www.ginbothy.co.uk/

Episode Recorded on Sunday 25th February 2024.

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Join us as Sally shares her journey from growing up on the family croft, travelling to New Zealand and Australia with the Scottish team for the World Sheep Shearing Championships, and having her world turned upside down when she contracted Q-Fever. 

Sally talks about the mental, physical and financial battles she faced in dealing with her illness and the impact it had on her approach to life. From moving to regenerative farming and selling direct to the consumer through her successful lamb and Irish Moiled beef box business, to embracing mindfulness, rest and holidays, Sally lives by the motto ‘work smarter, not harder’. 

We also discuss the importance of family, including Sally’s IVF journey to have her son William and why she developed the Farm Emergency Planner - a one stop tool for everything someone would need to know about your farm in the event of an emergency. You can find out more here : https://myweecroftie.com

Sally rounds out this episode with fantastic advice and a great reminder - it doesn’t cost anything to be nice or helpful!

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants. 

Connect with Sally on social media - Facebook - My Wee Croftie \\ TikTok - @myweecroftie \\ Website : https://myweecroftie.com

Episode Recorded on Saturday 3rd February 2024.

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Join us as Hannah shares her journey from growing up on a farm in the Highlands, to realising a passion for forestry and studying for an HNC in Arboriculture & Urban Forestry at The Scottish School of Forestry, before moving to Fife to join a newly formed forestry team. 

Hannah talks about being the only girls in her class and her determination to succeed, her experience of winning the LANTRA ALBA Timber and Trees Learner of the Year Award in 2023, how she got her first job, and being interviewed for the Forestry Journal as part of their ‘Women in Forestry’ feature. 

We also discuss the challenge of trying to find the right career guidance and support for those who don't want to pursue the university route, leaving a legacy as a forester, and getting gear that fits. 

Having achieved so much already in such a short space of time, we can’t wait to see what comes next for Hannah! 

Connect with Hannah on social media - Instagram - @hannahmunro_30

Episode Recorded on Saturday 28th January 2024. 

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Join us as we reflect back on the last year, including the highlights and experience of creating 23 episodes of amazing stories and inspirational listening, and all the tears and cackles along the way. We talk about growing confidence, Hannah’s favourite phrase, Charlotte’s view on selfies, being a pantomime horse, and the exciting plans for what we have coming next! 

With lots of laughter and a real insight behind the scenes of how we make the podcast, why we do it, and the incredible support we have received, this is a must listen episode.

This episode is sponsored by the Landed Estates and Rural Business Team at Henderson Loggie Chartered Accountants. 

Connect with Charlotte on social media : Instagram - @landagentlife // LinkedIn - Charlotte Gilfillan 

Connect with Hannah on social media : Instagram - @hannahlloydsle // LinkedIn - Hannah Lloyd 

Episode Recorded on Sunday 14th January 2024. 

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Join us as Kirstene shares her journey from growing up on her family farm in Angus, to time in London working in events, before returning to Scotland and ultimately running as the political candidate for Angus. Kirstene talks about how her farming background instilled in her a strong work ethic, and how her love for rural Scotland inspired her political campaigns. 

Kirstene gives an insight into the many challenges she has faced, from the abuse she received while serving as an MP and overcoming her own lack of self confidence, and how this led her to empower other women, both as business leaders and in politics. We discuss leading by example and how pushing yourself out of your comfort zone is a very effective form of personal and professional growth. 

With a plethora of fantastic advice and gems of wisdom, this episode is definitely not one to miss!

Connect with Kirstene on social media - Instagram - @kirstenehair // LinkedIn - Kirstene Hair // Website - empowercoach.uk

Episode Recorded on Saturday 2nd December 2023

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Join us as Emma shares her journey from growing up on Islay, to three university degrees, meeting Graeme and building a life on the mainland, before their return to run Glenegedale House. For the first time, Emma also shares her story of the difficult and emotional journey of family succession and buying Glenegedale, to building the successful business they have today in spite of the many challenges they have faced. 

Emma’s story is one of strength and resilience, driven by a determination to create the best life for her family and a shared passion to deliver the best experience for her guests. We talk about island communities - the opportunity to utilise a local supply chain, to demonstrate the value of local to guests and share stories. Emma shares lessons from standing up for yourself, working out what your dream is and encouraging her kids to reach for the moon! 

With plans for an exciting expansion, we are looking forward to following the next chapter of Emma’s story and Glenegedale House!

Connect with Emma on social media - Instagram - @GlenegedaleHouse // LinkedIn - Emma Clark // Website - https://glenegedalehouse.co.uk/

Episode Recorded on Saturday 25th November 2023.

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Join us as Eilidh shares her journey from Inverness to America and back again, her indecision on a career route and how she found law, along with her desire to help people both in her work and other roles. Eilidh shares some of the individuals who have inspired, guided and mentored her over the years and we discuss the influence these mentors can play in our lives. 

A key influence for Eilidh has been her role as Mum, which has shaped many of the decisions she has made, and we discuss the juggle and challenges of being a parent, along with the opportunity that Eilidh seized to set up her own business and the impact of that on her work/life balance.  

Connect with Eilidh on social media - LinkedIn - Eilidh Ross / Camus Consulting // Website - www.camus.scot

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Episode Recorded on Saturday 11th November 2023.

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Emma Macalister Hall runs the family estate at Torrisdale on the Kintyre Peninsula alongside her husband Niall, and is a director of Beinn an Tuirc Distillers, where they make the award winning Kintyre Gin and other spirits. 

Join us as Emma shares her journey from Edinburgh to embracing the family legacy at Kintyre, including the challenges of living and working in a remote area, the opportunities they have capitalised on, and the pressures of being the current custodians of Torrisdale Castle. From buckets catching the drips in the roof space, to TV appearances with the likes of Nish Kumar and Josh Widdicombe, and even a police manhunt, life for Emma is never boring! 

Emma shares the importance of being involved with the local community, and the role they play in putting Kintyre on the map as a destination for slow tourism.  We also talk about the power of partnerships and people, and Emma’s daughters being the next generation of rural women in Scotland. 

Connect with Emma on social media - Instagram - @torrisdalecastle / @kintyregin // LinkedIn - Emma Macalister Hall // Website - https://www.kintyregin.com/

Episode Recorded on Tuesday 31st October 2023. 

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Join us as Gael shares her eclectic career from working in the world of live music with bands like U2 and Oasis, a stint in television before landing in the world of IT in the 90s. From here Gael shares her time running an import / export furniture business in the middle east and running a marketing and pr agency before stumbling upon the mesmerising world of bees and beekeeping where she has found a true passion. Through out the episode Gael’s formidable determination to succeed at what she puts her mind to shines through. 

Gael shares the joys of beekeeping alongside the challenges of it as a commercial operation. She shares the lows of being allergic to stings and the highs of catching swarms from castle rooftops and collaborating with fantastic businesses. We have a few more technical beekeeping moments and discuss the true taste of that fresh raw honey. Gael ‘s passion and enthusiasm is infectious with some brilliant advice for us all, especially the next generation.

Connect with Gael and Kin Bees on social media - Instagram - @kinbees // LinkedIn - Gael Wilkinson // Facebook - Kin Bees // Website - https://kinbees.com/

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Episode Recorded on Saturday 14th October 2023

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Join us Mary shares the journey from her rebellious decision to stay in Ardnamurchan to the sheer determination that has led her to where she is today, including working as a stalker and training hill ponies, to deciding to change career paths and go to university as a mature student. Despite some challenges along the way, Mary’s story demonstrates a fierce tenacity and inspirational drive to succeed, fueled by her unwavering love for rural Scotland.

Connect with Mary on social media - LinkedIn - Mary Bowman // Instagram - @marybowman3 or @highlandrural 

Episode Recorded on Tuesday 3rd October 2023

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Join us as Lynn shares her journey from life as an apprentice ranger to the rollercoaster she has been on since buying Lynbreck, and how it all sort of happened by accident! Lynn talks about her passion for farming with nature and being able to share that experience and knowledge with others, her love of food and its intrinsic connection to our physical and mental wellbeing, and the importance of prioritising rest. 

Lynn gives a brutally honest personal insight into the highs and lows of the last seven years, from what it was really like to write their book ‘Our Wild Farming Life’, to the sometimes harsh realities of farming and the challenges they have faced and overcome, how this changed her, and how she always trusts her gut. 

Connect with Lynn on social media - Instagram - @lynbreck_croft // Facebook - @lynbreckcroft // Website  - www.lynbreckcroft.co.uk 

Episode Recorded on Sunday 10th September 2023

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Join us as Laura shares her journey from working in television as a producer of arts and history documentaries, meeting her husband Jack, becoming a mum, returning to college and immersing herself in rural Scotland. Laura shares how the ongoing conservation work across the estate has inspired her alongside her desire to support more young people to connect with nature, rural skills and opportunities. 

Laura shares the challenges of branching into a new sector - being sat in meetings and not speaking the language of the farm, the power of allies, collaboration and working at a landscape scale along with how much she has gained from seeking advice and asking for input from those around her operating rural businesses across Scotland. 

Connect with Laura on social media - Instagram - @minuntion 

Episode Recorded on Monday 4th September 2023

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Helen Smith is a mum, wife, entrepreneur and owner of Byres Farm Venue - an event space and tourist attraction on the family farm in Moray.

Join us as Helen shares her journey from growing up on a farm, stubbornly deciding to never marry a farmer, to marrying a farmer, becoming a Chartered Surveyor and then choosing entrepreneurship and flexibility after having her children, with the creation of her own business. Helen shares her passion for educating the public about farming, getting people out onto farms and providing opportunities for others in the rural sector. 

From her desire to “be mum” and be there for her children, Helen has created a varied business ranging from fairy, dinosaur and Santa trails / visits, to whisky tours sharing the start of the whisky process, alongside farm tours and a versatile events space. Helen shares how she has benefitted from community, her involvement with Scottish Agritourism, Moray Business Women and others, and the power of starting small. 

Connect with Helen on social media : Linked In - Helen Smith \\ Instagram - @byresfarm \\ Facebook - @byresfarm

Episode Recorded on Thursday 17th August 2023

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Join us as Caitlin shares her journey from being asked to help move some logs with her horse, to running her own horse logging contracting business, before working for Forestry & Land Scotland, studying for her HND and ultimately joining Seafield and Strathspey Estates in 2021, where she now manages 10,000ha of productive and native woodland across Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Cairngorms. 

Caitlin shares her passion for the outdoors, for supporting others working in the sector, working across the diverse range of estate activities and plenty more besides. We round off the episode with some brilliant advice from Caitlin, advice that her story through the episode demonstrates how she has followed it herself!

Connect with Caitlin on Social Media : LinkedIn - Caitlin Erksine

Episode Recorded on Sunday 9th July 2023

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Join us as Linda takes us from her days as an Urban Cowgirl, round the world with work in Hong Kong and on to having her three daughters, taking a ten year career break and the determination she has shown to return and drive to her position today. Linda shares her passion for people, for succession and for the future of the farming and agricultural industry.

We talk about the honour of being asked to be a Vice President of the Royal Highland Show and the deep roots that shows have across Linda’s family. Linda shares experiences in sport from the grassy side pitches of St Georges in Edinburgh to the international Lacrosse field. Above all, Linda shares brilliant advice alongside how she champions opportunity for others. This episode is a real glimpse behind the wellies of Linda Tinson!

Connect with Linda on social media : LinkedIn - Linda Tinson

Episode Recorded on Saturday 3rd June 2023

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Join us as Linda takes us from her days headhunting, through not one but three cancer journeys, and how this strength, determination and self-belief have helped her navigate the path ahead and focus on happiness. Linda shares her love-hate relationship with social media, the challenges of self-employment through a global pandemic, how she responded to feeling the countryside was calling her, strong women who have inspired her and lots more.

Book Launch : ‘For the Love of Country Sports’ launches on Friday 30th June 2023 at 2pm in the Listen to the Land Tent, at the GWCT Scottish Game Fair at Scone. The launch is being sponsored by Fearann Eilean Iarmain Estate.

Connect with Linda on social media : LinkedIn - Linda Mellor \\ Instagram - @deer.linda_mellor \\ Facebook - Linda.Mellor.Photos

Find Out More about Linda : http://lindamellorphotography.co.uk/ \\ https://ruralwordsandimages.co.uk/

Episode Recorded on Sunday 21st May 2023

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Join us as Margaret takes us from crofting on the Islands to building a life on the mainland, and having the best of both worlds.  We hear about Margarets love for the outdoors and challenging the perception that agriculture is a male dominated industry, along with the inspiration she draws from the resilience and tenacity of the previous generations, and how important it is to respect and understand her heritage as part of continuing her family's crofting legacy. Margaret also shares the power of community on the Islands, and how this support helped her and her family through the loss of her brother, and the subsequent closeness it brought them. 

Connect with Margaret on social media : Instagram - @the_fencing_wifie

Episode Recorded on Sunday 28th May 2023 

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Having previously run her own dog walking business in East Lothian, Caroline, Ed and their children moved North and have since worked to diversify the business while overcoming challenges ranging from dry rot to adjusting to living in a new place.

Join us as Caroline shares her story from starting a new coastal rowing group in Moray, creating Moray Coffee Week, designing and running holiday properties across the estate and even managing events along with anything else that comes her way! Caroline shares the power of feedback, her passion for the North East of Scotland and some more brilliant advice for the next generation. 

Connect with Caroline on social media : LinkedIn - Caroline Dunbar \\ Instagram - @duffus_estate \\ Instagram - @kula_coffee_hut

Episode Recorded on : Sunday 22nd April 2023

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Join us as Mhairi shares her story from picking potatoes off the grading line on her grandad’s farm to becoming a rural surveyor. Mhairi shares the power of mentors and those who have inspired her, her desire to learn, develop and grow in the sector and her passion for community, all while forging her own path and remaining true to what she believes in. 

Connect with Mhairi on social media : LinkedIn - Mhairi Robertson \\ Instagram - @ruralmhairi 

Episode Recorded on : Sunday 2nd April 2023

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Join us as Alice shares her story from the family farm to becoming a vet, her passion for horses, and the amazing impact they can have on our physical and mental health.  Alice talks about the importance of relationships and trust, some of the big issues facing the veterinary profession at the moment and how she helps instil confidence in vet students, as well as the story of how she coordinated a whole rescue operation of a pony stuck in a ditch!

Connect with Alice on social media : Instagram - @alicestrangsteel 

Episode Recorded on : Sunday 2nd April 2023

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Join us as Margi shares her story from life on the farm to becoming a tax expert, her ongoing battle with self confidence and why trust is a cornerstone in everything she does. Margi shares with us the shift she has seen in the conversations around mental health, the way she and the other Partners at Saffery’s work to show up for their team and the power she believes these conversations can have. We also touch on non-negotiables, the power of having great people around you and plenty more in this jam-packed episode.

Connect with Margi on social media : LinkedIn - Margi Campbell // Instagram - @saffery_uk 

Episode Recorded on : Sunday 5th March 2023

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Join us as Alison shares her story, including her time at NFU Scotland, being a voice for the agricultural sector in the Scottish Government and beyond, and why family and legacy and is such a driving force. From taking a leap of faith with Crafty Maltsters to building confidence and the power of people, this is a real look at the woman behind the wellies.

Connect with Alison on social media : Instagram - @craftymaltsters // LinkedIn - Alison Milne MBE

Episode Recorded on : Sunday 5th March 2023

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Join us as Chloe shares her story from the Lake District to Scotland alongside her passion about sharing what makes Scotland so unique when it comes to country sports and encourages people to come and experience it for themselves! Chloe shares the power of social media and its role in shaping public perception of country sports as well as stories from some of her most memorable experiences on the hill. . 

Find out more about the Country Food Trust here : www.thecountryfoodtrust.org

Connect with Chloe on social media : Instagram - @chloeforbes17 | @countrysportscotland | @stormwatchgundogs // LinkedIn - Chloe Forbes | Country Sports Scotland

Episode Recorded on: Sunday 22nd January 2023

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We also share more on the reasons why we started this podcast and our aspirations for helping other women. 

Connect with Annabel on social media : Instagram - @caleyclimate // LinkedIn - Annabel Wilson | Caledonian Climate

Connect with Ellen on social media : LinkedIn - Ellen Eunson

Connect with Emma on social media : Instagram - @GlenegedaleHouse // LinkedIn - Emma Clark

Connect with Lucy on social media : Instagram - @lucylaidlawcommunication // LinkedIn - Lucy Laidlaw | Lucy Laidlaw Communication

Connect with Michelle on social media : Instagram - @aberdeenshiresheepdogs // LinkedIn - Michelle Bruce

Connect with Sarah-Jane on social media : Instagram - @scottishlandandestates // LinkedIn - Sarah-Jane Laing | Scottish Land & Estates

Episode Recorded: February 2023

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Join us as Sophie shares her story from the family pig farm in Yorkshire to running The Estates Office in Argyll with detours to Aberdeen and the Isle of Lewis along the way. A passion for all things country and her four legged companions, George & Iain, feature throughout this episode, and yes, we even talk about Beyonce! 

Connect with Sophie on social media : Instagram - @sophs_handley | @the_estates_office // LinkedIn - Sophie Handley

Episode Recorded on : Saturday 21st January 2023

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Join us as Tracey shares her story of being the sixth generation of Roan’s to run their dairy farm, alongside her day job at NFU Scotland, her champion weightlifting, Roan’s dairy delivery service and the Udder Bar. 

From balancing work and family life, to an unforgettable night in Wetherspoons at the NFUS AGM, we get a real look at the woman behind the wellies.  

Connect with Tracey on social media : Instagram - @tracey_roan // Facebook - Tracey Roan // LinkedIn - Tracey Roan

Episode Recorded on: Sunday 22nd January 2023

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Connect with Hannah on social media : Instagram - @hannahlloydsle

Connect with Charlotte on social media : Instagram - @landagentlife

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Recorded on 11 December 2022

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Each episode they will be joined by a guest to explore the inspiring stories, experiences and lessons of other women behind the wellies and share these with you, the listener.

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