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Rural Britain is a wonderful assortment of farms, estates, hamlets, villages, forests and moors, lochs and valleys. Our stunning scenery, close communities and wonderful rural businesses provide an idyllic lifestyle for many, but rural life can also throw up some pretty unique challenges.

The Rural Scene (the Scene & Herd rural blog and news updates) looks at what’s new, what’s relevant, what’s tasty, what’s fun and what’s challenging about life in the Great British Countryside. We offer an insider insight into rural Britain, highlighting some of the exceptional people, businesses and innovations we believe that everybody should know about.

The Power of Preserving Voices: Why Capturing Memories Matters

If you are lucky enough to have a recording of a loved one's voice, you'll undoubtedly know the joy of being instantly transported back to a cherished memory. The sound of a familiar laugh, a comforting story, or a heartfelt message can have a profound impact, bringing back emotions and experiences that we might otherwise have forgotten.

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OnFARM Podcast: 240 Years of RHASS: how the charity supports rural Scotland (2 of 2)

The second half of our kitchen table chat about RHASS and how the charity strives for new ways to preserve, educate and support Scottish agriculture. Anna speaks with RHASS director Louise Elder, and Ally Caulfield and Annie Wheeler from the staff team. We also hear about RHASS's investment in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment.

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Get Out of the Meeting Room: Unleash Authentic Team Building in a Rural Setting

For rural businesses, team building often conjures images of stuffy conference rooms and forced "icebreakers." But what if you could tap into the unique potential of your surroundings and foster genuine connection through fun, unconventional activities? Ditch the tired tropes and embrace the spirit of adventure with these unexpected team-building ideas.

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OnFARM Podcast: 240 Years of RHASS: how the charity supports rural Scotland

A kitchen table chat about RHASS and how the charity strives for new ways to preserve, educate and support Scottish agriculture. Anna speaks with RHASS director Louise Elder, and Ally Caulfield and Annie Wheeler from the staff team. We also hear about RHASS's investment in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment. Throughout 2024, OnFARM has partnered with RHASS to celebrate the charity's 240th year.

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September 2024

Today marks 100 days until Christmas. We mention this, not to alarm or annoy you but to gently remind you that time passes whether you're ready for it or not.Earl Nightingale, author of The Strangest Secret - thought by some to be the greatest motivational book of all time - is a bit of a favourite in Scene & Herd HQ. Like us, he believed that, whether you believe you can, or believe you can't, you're right!

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