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.
As the end of the year grows near, our thoughts inevitably turn to what we’ve achieved...or not! It's worth remembering that we are still living with the effects of Covid and, with the shortage of food-grade co2, container port delays and labour shortages, 2022 has been every bit as challenging as 2021 for many businesses. So, if you've been thinking about tasks that remain outstanding, don't be too hard on yourself!
READ MOREScottish Agritourism Conference 2022 is underway - Scotland's largest agritourism gathering. Check out our podcast with Go Rural Scotland: https://pod.fo/e/1546d7 Also have a listen to our four 'Days Out On Your Doorstep' episodes showcasing experiences near Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh & Inverness
READ MOREI mean REALLY too busy? Often my default thought when any sort of request for my time comes in is ‘noooooooooo, I can’t take on anything else!’. Now of course sometimes that’s true. But am I really too busy to do anything else? Am I really too busy for that fresh air walk at lunchtime or the time to ride my horse and clear my head? They say that if you want something done you should ask a busy person and I certainly subscribe to that notion.
READ MOREYes, you did read that correctly! Contrary to what some may believe, we don’t issue this Monday email just to try to get more business. We send it because we enjoy connection and because we recognise the help that many businesses and individuals offer us and are keen to offer something a little useful to others. A virtuous circle if you like.
READ MOREMidlothian mum Rachel Moyes broke her back in four places after being flung from a horse's back in a remote location. Ambulance workers used the What3Words app to find Rachel quickly, and take her to hospital for treatment. Monty hears Rachel's story and speaks with What3Words' Albe Pereira.
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Anna Davies: Email: anna@sceneandherdpr.co.uk
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