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Deirdre Stewart is Programme Director for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, leading the Trustâs project at Dalnacardoch, Blair Atholl. Having been a practising land agent for well over 20 years with a focus on the management of upland estates across Perthshire, Angus and Deeside, Deirdre brings her passion for all things rural, with a focus on deer and wildlife management to our conversation.
Join us as Deirdre takes us from growing up as a crofterâs 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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In the third of our âNext Generationâ episodes we are joined by Hailey Anderson. Hailey is a gamekeeper in the Scottish Borders working on a low ground pheasant shoot having joined the business working in the kitchens at the age of 13.
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 Haileyâs 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 Scotlandâs Regional Moorland Groups before rounding out the conversation with her goals for where sheâd like to be in five years time! We certainly canât 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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Eleanor Kay is Senior Policy Advisor - Agriculture & Climate Change at Scottish Land & Estates. Eleanor is a passionate advocate for farming and integrated land management, working with land managers and partners to develop clear messages for influencing policy makers and seeker of solutions for land managers looking to adapt to climate change and work with nature.
Join us as Eleanorâs 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 âdoing it for my own farmersâ 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 Farmerâs 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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Alison Baker is the Restoration Director at the Atlantic Salmon Trust. A self-confessed disruptor, Alison creates solutions and works with partners across the country to deliver an agenda to make a difference across rivers and the landscape for the benefit of species, including ourselves.
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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Julie Clark is the Lead Farmbench Manager at the Agricultural and Horticultural Development Board (AHDB), responsible for the promotion of Farmbench throughout Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North West of England. She is also secretary for the West of Scotland Holstein Club and involved in supporting the Mauchline Young Farmers.
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 Mumâs 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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Luisa Hendry is best known as the Scottish Geologist across her social media platforms, where she is the girl who makes videos about rocks. By day Luisa is a Senior Engineering Geologist working on construction projects across Scotland.
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 wonât be able to help but smile as you listen in and of course Yura, and Luisaâs other four-legged friends, join the conversation too!
Fancy heading on one of Luisaâs 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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We are joined by Lucy Graham as the second guest as part of our âNext Generationâ series. Lucy is currently studying at the SRUC Campus in Edinburgh for her HNC in Agriculture and working part time on a local goat and sheep farm.
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 sheâd like to be in five years time in a fabulous and inspiring conversation with us. We canât 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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Sarah Millar is Chief Executive of Quality Meat Scotland (QMS), the Public Body for the red meat sector in Scotland.
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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Having started her career working as a freelance stage manager in theatre and opera, Ros Wardman is now Forest Industries Advisor with Scottish Forestry, alongside being a Mum and passionate advocate for forestry and the wider sector.
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 youâve been inspired by this conversation and want to know more about a career in forestry then do reach out to Ros Wardman - sheâd 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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Anja Baak owns and runs the award-winning Great Glen Charcuterie in Spean Bridge, alongside her husband, Jan Jacob.
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 Jacobâs 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 Womenâs 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 Womenâs 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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Lucy Jenner is an environmental scientist, PhD Student, long distance runner, secret entrepreneur, and Head of Natural Capital Scotland at Savills.
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 Lucyâs 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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Polly Pullar is a writer, a photographer, a naturalist, a conservationist, a wildlife rehabilitator, and so much more besides, which she shares in this podcast episode.
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. Pollyâs 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 Pollyâs 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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Joining us on International Women's Day 2024 is Kim Cameron, entrepreneur and award winning owner of The Gin Bothy in Angus.
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.
Kimâs 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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Sally Crowe is a crofter in Caithness, who brings a can-do attitude and a hearty dose of humour to her work, and this podcast episode.
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 âwork smarter, not harderâ.
We also discuss the importance of family, including Sallyâs 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 doesnât 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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Our first guest as part of our âNext Generationâ series is Hannah Munro, a 20 year old Rural Estate Student and Forester on Balcaskie Estate in Fife.
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 âWomen in Forestryâ 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 canât 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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In our first episode of 2024, we celebrate the first anniversary of the Women in Wellies Podcast!
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, Hannahâs favourite phrase, Charlotteâs 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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Kirstene Hair is a former Member of Parliament and political advisor, who now owns and runs Empower, a leadership coaching business for women.
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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Emma Clark owns and runs Glenegedale House on the Isle of Islay, an award winning, five star guest house described as âa true gemâ, alongside her husband Graeme.
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.
Emmaâs 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 Emmaâs 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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Eilidh Ross is a specialist consultant in crofting law from Beauly in Inverness-shire, and owns and runs Camus Consulting.
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 Emmaâs 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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