Ross Ewing

Always a highlight of the day - our video case studies. Delivering from Scotland: Lessons from the ground #SLEConf26

Three fantastic businesses take the stage to share their insights on what it takes to drive growth in rural Scotland. Yester Farm Dairies; Dalswinton Estate; and Gordon Castle Estate. #SLEConf26

Economic resilience is at the heart of any land management climate/nature transition says @emilymnorton who also echoes @AgriEleanor view that we have to avoid the binaries and think about integrated and multi faceted land use #SLEConf26

Rachel Ross from Elevator UK - our second keynote address of the day at #SLEConf26 - talks about the importance of reframing leadership on her entrepreneurial journey. “The shape and type of rural businesses is evolving … all of this requires a different way of thinking”

“Regenerative agriculture won’t fix degenerative supply chains”

Keynote speaker Emily Norton stresses that productivity is the most effective thing farmers can focus on today for climate and economic win-wins. #SLEConf26

Coffee break at the SLE Conference 2026 - Economic Growth: Empowering Rural Scotland – and delegates are exploring the superb range of exhibitors. Thank you to all our commercial partners for joining us today and being here for our members. #SLEConf26

Great to have @emilymnorton addressing #SLEConf26 on the economics of climate change. Talks about the importance of climate resilience as being a key enabler for farms and estates. “Climate policy only succeeds where the economics work”

Strong start to #SLEConf26 as our Chairman Patrick Colquhoun tells the packed hall that confidence has to be the defining word of the next 5-10 years. Confidence to invest, confidence to deliver and confidence in the potential of rural Scotland

Superb to have @CasMillar from @ScotAgritourism address #SLEConf26 highlighting the value of the sector - worth at least £292 million (excluding multiplier effect) last year. @VisitScotland record the total number of agritourism businesses - those not registered, please sign up!

Eilidh Adams from @GMacandrew highlights that succession planning is economically critical for land-based and rural businesses in Scotland. Makes the case for earlier and more structured succession planning - a gradual process over many years. #SLEConf26

The superb @AgriEleanor outlining just some of the opportunities for production in rural Scotland - makes the case that a shifting focus towards circularity in the economy will open up new avenues for rural businesses. #SLEConf26

@ScotLandEstates @Galbraith_Rural @GMacandrew @ScotAgritourism Great presentation from Ian Hope of @Galbraith_Rural making the case for shaping the narrative - and by extension the future - in rural Scotland. Points to rural Scotland’s proven track record in being adaptable - a key asset amid policy uncertainty. #SLEConf26

@ScotLandEstates First panel with superb speakers from @Galbraith_Rural, @GMacandrew, @ScotLandEstates & @ScotAgritourism #SLEConf26

@s_young83 opens #SLEConf26 by thanking our superb sponsors @Galbraith_Rural, @GMacandrew, @OnPathEnergy & Boralex This year’s conference is all about economic growth - looking forward to an insightful day ahead! @ScotLandEstates

Today marks the beginning of #WaderWeek! Thanks to the ongoing efforts of land managers throughout the country, these remarkable species are being given the support they need to thrive. Please give ground-nesting birds space and respect during this crucial time of year.

🔥Wildfire warning! There is an extreme risk of #wildfire across #Scotland over the coming days. With warnings in place until Saturday, 2 May, land across the country from Southern Scotland to Central Highlands is particularly susceptible to #wildfirerisk. 📹👇

The programme for our SLE Moorland Conference on 10 June is now live! Taking place at #PerthRacecourse, we'll take an in-depth look at topics that have shaped the policy environment surrounding land management over the past year. More info at tinyurl.com/yc4rswrv 👇1/3

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