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Emily Grant and Julia Latto reflections
In this episode, Julia Latto of Scottish Enterprise and rural consultant Emily Grant talk openly about leadership and the lifelong value of the Rural Leadership Programme. They reflect on the many…
'My Why': A Reflection from the 2025 graduate Rural Leaders
The Scottish Rural Leadership Programme takes business owners and senior leaders on a transformational journey to ignite their businesses, communities and Scotland as a whole. Hear what some of…
In Conversation with Poran Malani
Poran Malani is a marketer who has an astute perceptiveness that enables him to identify the challenges that are holding businesses back, and how to address them through clever communication. Having…
Rural Leaders in Conversation: Huntly Development Trust
At the recent Rural Leaders in Conversation event in the northeast, our podcast host, Jane Craigie, caught up with Rural Leader Donald Boyd.Donald discusses his 15 years of involvement with Huntly…
In conversation with Sarah Cruickshank, Deveronside Fishings & Lodges
A lovely, open conversation between Sarah Cruickshank, and host, Jane Craigie about Sarah's role managing fly fishing and holiday accomodation on the River Deveron.Sarah talks about working with her…
In Conversation with Georgia's Rural Leaders
In our latest podcast, we caught up with Rural Leaders from both sides of the Atlantic at the Highland Show, including our guest speaker Rawley Hicks, who is at the sharp end of agricultural…
In conversation with Catherine Drummond Herdman
Catherine Drummond Herdman has the most fascinating story. Her home, Megginch Castle, situated between Perth and Dundee, has been in the family since 1660. Borne of generations of plantspeople, it's…
In conversation with Julia Latto, Scottish Enterprise
Julia has over 25 years in economic development and currently leads on a wide portfolio of national rural programmes for Scottish Enterprise. These include the Rural Leadership Programme, Agritourism…
Rural Leaders in Conversation - James Barr
James Barr has just completed the Rural Leadership Programme and is a man with many talents. Up until recently, he has worked for Cuthbertson in Lanarkshire, designers and manufacturers of winter…
Rural Leaders in Conversation - Alix Ritchie
Alix Ritchie is a Perthshire farmer and passionate advocate for the rural community, who was recently appointed as the very first Programme Director for Farmstrong Scotland - a new peer-to-peer…
Rural Leaders in Conversation - Alana Black
Alana has a Bachelor of Communications – Public Relations and is the Communications Manager (Press and Media) for Food Standards Scotland, the public sector food body for Scotland. An Aussie-lass…
Rural Leaders in Conversation (BONUS episode): Fergus and Alison Younger
The most recent Rural Leaders' In Conversation event was hosted by Fergus and Alison Younger at Old Leckie Farm. Close to 30 people gathered to hear about the family farming and diversified business,…
S1E6 In Conversation with Scottish Rural Leaders at the Royal Highland Show
Our podcast this month comes live from the Royal Highland Show, where we caught up with Julian Pace and Julia Latto about the history of the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme and its positive…
In Conversation with - Denise Walton, Climate Change & Biodiversity
Our podcast this month comes from the Scottish Borders, speaking to Denise Walton during our recent visit. We find out more about their focus on biodiversity, regenerative agriculture, and…
In conversation with Keith Mcelrea - Rural Pharmacy
The Rural Leadership programme brings together a diverse range of people and businesses, with a shared passion for rural Scotland. Our next podcast speakers to Keith Mcelrea who runs a pharmacy…
In conversation with former Army Major, Katy Caie
Catriona (Katy) Caie, was part of the 2022/23 cohort of Rural Leaders. A former army major, a keen horsewoman and a coach who wants people to be the best version of themselves, to achieve their…
In conversation with Caroline Millar on agritourism and the challneges of leading change
Caroline Millar has been a champion for Scotland’s agritourism sector linking the beauty of place, strong storytelling and food. She and her husband, Ross, run a farm at the foot of the Sidlaw Hills,…
Keesje Crawford-Avis on networking, living by your values and OFC
Keesje has her heart and life centred on food and the environment, she works for Ricardo Energy & Environment as a consultant in sustainable land use, climate change and farming. Keesje and her…
Ryan MacDonald on leadership and personal strength
This episode is a recording of a speech given by Ryan at the Welcome Event for the 2022/3 Rural Leadership Programme. Ryan has always wanted to do something that makes a difference. He is the…
In conversation with Sascha Grierson, SAC Consulting, farmer and diversification champ
In this episode, Jane Craigie caught up with Sascha Grierson who wears three hats, she works for SAC Consulting where she heads up the Scottish Farm Business Survey, is involved in the family’s…
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Scottish Rural Leadership Programme has published 21 episodes since September 2022, covering topics in Business.
Scottish Rural Leadership Programme is currently moderate with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 25m.
