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Helen and Bill Smith with children Marshall and Louisa at Byres Farm

Diversification

Byres Farm expands visitor experience with Elgin’s Orchard move

Dave and Ruth Sutherland in the Borders have cut sheep numbers after some challenges, and gone more down the agritourism route

Dave and Ruth Sutherland in the Borders have cut sheep numbers after some challenges, and gone more down the agritourism route

Farmstrong Scotland

A catalyst for change - designing a farming life that works for you

Ross Fisher and Gemma Suzanne Fisher (née Dodds) on their wedding day after celebrating at Oxnam Parish Church

Ross Fisher and Gemma Suzanne Fisher (née Dodds) on their wedding day after celebrating at Oxnam Parish Church

Borders wedding

Jedburgh, Scotland

Borders farming couple Ross Fisher and Gemma Dodds celebrate wedding day

Yester Farm Dairies and Brose Oats are the two East Lothian finalists in the 2026 Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards

Yester Farm Dairies and Brose Oats are the two East Lothian finalists in the 2026 Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards

Awards Finalists

East Lothian businesses named finalists at Scotland Food and Drink Excellence Awards

David Tennant getting his blood pressure checked

David Tennant getting his blood pressure checked

Royal Highland Show

Royal Highland Show visitors help raise more than £11,000 for RSABI

Aberdeenshire farm secures Tesco deal to supply eggs across Scotland

The couple pose beside creative hay bale art at their farm wedding near Castle Douglas

The couple pose beside creative hay bale art at their farm wedding near Castle Douglas

Couple’s farm wedding turns heads with playful hay bale art display

The conference has delegates from across the world

The conference has delegates from across the world

Scotland's booming agritourism sector now worth £292 million

An excellent example of the standard of entries at the handcrafts show. This is the variety on offer for the 3D animals class

An excellent example of the standard of entries at the handcrafts show. This is the variety on offer for the 3D animals class

Royal Highland Show

All the leading awards from the Royal Highland Show Handcrafts section

There was an impressive array of handcrafts on show

There was an impressive array of handcrafts on show

Royal Highland Show

Shetland knitter takes overall prize among increased handcraft entries

Royal Highland Show Scotland's Larder food and drink hub

Royal Highland Show Scotland's Larder food and drink hub

Royal Highland Show

Scotland's Larder previewed at Royal Highland Show 2026

Traditional hill pony parades are a popular feature of the main arena

Traditional hill pony parades are a popular feature of the main arena

July 3–5 2026

Scottish Game Fair

Scottish Game Fair to celebrate home-grown culture and craft live at Scone

Other activities included wool spinning demonstrations, a wicker making workshop, Italian biscuit piping demonstrations, children’s crafting, and horse and cart rides.

Other activities included wool spinning demonstrations, a wicker making workshop, Italian biscuit piping demonstrations, children’s crafting, and horse and cart rides.

Dollar: Solsgirth Home Farm welcome public during open weekend event

Mark Currie highlights his ambitions for the venue.

Mark Currie highlights his ambitions for the venue.

Events ambition

Royal Highland Show

Meet man leading Royal Highland Show home's drive to be top UK live music venue

The new whisky to celebrate James Hutton

The new whisky to celebrate James Hutton

Rare Arran 13YO

Limited edition whisky launched to mark 300th anniversary of scientific pioneer

Researchers examining the Beech trees at Ellisland, thought to have been planted by Robert Burns

Researchers examining the Beech trees at Ellisland, thought to have been planted by Robert Burns

Research suggests Robert Burns may have planted beech trees at historic farm

The Father’s Day collection includes rare whiskies, rum, wine and cognac selected for their provenance and craftsmanship

The Father’s Day collection includes rare whiskies, rum, wine and cognac selected for their provenance and craftsmanship

Whisky casks and rare spirits mark Father’s Day

Ian and Christine Anderson, formerly of Barfillan Farm, Houston recently celebrated their Golden Wedding. 50 years, 600 months, 18262 days of marriage…and still not running out of things to argue about!

Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary!

With

Ian and Christine Anderson, formerly of Barfillan Farm, Houston recently celebrated their Golden Wedding. 50 years, 600 months, 18262 days of marriage…and still not running out of things to argue about!

Happy Golden Wedding Anniversary!

With

50 years strong

Former Barfillan Farm residents celebrate golden wedding

Mr MacLean at home in Butterstone.

Mr MacLean at home in Butterstone.

Royal Highland Show

At home with Dougie MacLean: Potatoes, community, and why he's still singing

British Eventing launches BE Lite at Howick, a new format designed to make the sport more accessible, flexible and welcoming for riders.

British Eventing launches BE Lite at Howick, a new format designed to make the sport more accessible, flexible and welcoming for riders.

British Eventing unveils BE Lite format with Howick debut

Circus skills will be on show

Circus skills will be on show

Royal Highland Show

Royal Highland Show countryside area set to showcase family fun and rural skills

Gordon Reynolds and Heather Archibald celebrate their wedding at Springkell Manor, Lockerbie.

Gordon Reynolds and Heather Archibald celebrate their wedding at Springkell Manor, Lockerbie.

Gordon Reynolds and Heather Archibald wed at Springkell Manor

Ewan at his book launch

Ewan at his book launch

Dundee to Texas

Agricultural journalist launches book on Dundee cattle barons

Champion and reserve crook makers were Ian McConchie (Conks) right and Arthur Dent, respectively

Champion and reserve crook makers were Ian McConchie (Conks) right and Arthur Dent, respectively

Plain horn walking stick tops crook show in Fife

Classic Button Down Shirt Navy Stripe, £99, available from hollandcooper.com

Classic Button Down Shirt Navy Stripe, £99, available from hollandcooper.com

Combining style with practicality: Our top fashion picks for summer show season

The Scottish countryside lends itself both practical and fashionable attire

The Scottish countryside lends itself both practical and fashionable attire

Popular Scottish countrywear brands revealed

Jade Holland Cooper attending day two of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse

Jade Holland Cooper attending day two of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse

Creating stylish and practical clothing is the secret behind Holland Cooper

The Royal Highland Centre is the new home of the Edinburgh Summer Sessions concerts series, which featured Chappell Roan and Sam Fender last August.

The Royal Highland Centre is the new home of the Edinburgh Summer Sessions concerts series, which featured Chappell Roan and Sam Fender last August.

Royal Highland Show

Home of Royal Highland Show to become year-round culture quarter for Edinburgh

Sheena Foster and Stuart Murray on their wedding day at Lochside House Hotel

Sheena Foster and Stuart Murray on their wedding day at Lochside House Hotel

Sheena Foster and Stuart Murray’s Lochside House wedding

Rising food prices could become a permanent problem, experts warn

New data from insurer Atradius shows payment defaults and claims surging across the UK food and drink sector after the Iran war, as freight, fertiliser and energy costs rise

New data from insurer Atradius shows payment defaults and claims surging across the UK food and drink sector after the Iran war, as freight, fertiliser and energy costs rise

UK food industry under pressure as Middle East conflict pushes up costs

Smoky Chilli specially selected Pork with Wilted Kale

Smoky Chilli specially selected Pork with Wilted Kale

High-Protein Pork Stir-Fry with Kale and Mushrooms

Wallace Currie at Arran distillery

Wallace Currie at Arran distillery

Agroecology Around Arran: new podcast explores island’s food and farming

The Hawkstone Farmer's Choir is set to take the stage this Saturday.

The Hawkstone Farmer's Choir is set to take the stage this Saturday.

Britain's Got Talent

Two farmers to appear on Britain's Got Talent this weekend

The countdown is officially on to the Scottish Game Fair

The countdown is officially on to the Scottish Game Fair

Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

Countdown on to the Scottish Game Fair 2026

Jeremy Clarkson at the Diddly Squat Farm Shop in Oxfordshire.

Jeremy Clarkson at the Diddly Squat Farm Shop in Oxfordshire.

Farm shop first

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson signs exclusive major deal with supermarket giant

The World Butchers' Challenge, often described as the

The World Butchers' Challenge, often described as the

Teenager from Kilwinning named in GB squad for 'Olympics of butchery'

MP Daniel Zeichner and NBA CEO Neil Shand at 2024 Beef Expo

MP Daniel Zeichner and NBA CEO Neil Shand at 2024 Beef Expo

National Beef Association

Expo debates focus on food security, education, innovation and domestic production

Left, oe Seels (farmer), Allister Nixon (YAS CEO), Christine Talbot (host), Rachel Coates (director), Martin Preston (farmer), Rebecca Wilson (farmer), Nick Lane Fox (YAS president)

Left, oe Seels (farmer), Allister Nixon (YAS CEO), Christine Talbot (host), Rachel Coates (director), Martin Preston (farmer), Rebecca Wilson (farmer), Nick Lane Fox (YAS president)

Great Yorkshire Show preparing to host two national livestock events

Dunbia has been named Food Producer of the Year at the Wales Food and Drink Awards

Dunbia has been named Food Producer of the Year at the Wales Food and Drink Awards

Dunbia’s Welsh sites scoop Food Producer of the Year title

Club holds successful training and demonstration day at Dollar

RSABI has confirmed the initiative will be launched by well-known ambassador Jim Smith

RSABI has confirmed the initiative will be launched by well-known ambassador Jim Smith

Boots at the ready: RSABI set to kick off nationwide social media challenge

RSABI Health Hut: The need for young people to prioritise heart health

Jeremy Clarkson.

Jeremy Clarkson.

Clarkson's Farm

Jeremy Clarkson eyes new ventures ahead of Clarkson's Farm premiere

The limited‑edition Mac‑Talla was first matured in first‑fill Bourbon barrels, then finished for two years in Cognac casks

The limited‑edition Mac‑Talla was first matured in first‑fill Bourbon barrels, then finished for two years in Cognac casks

Limited release

Mac-Talla toasts Fèis Ìle 40th with Cognac cask whisky

A group of ducklings have hatched at Boclair Care Home in Bearsden

A group of ducklings have hatched at Boclair Care Home in Bearsden

Rare Breeds Survival Trust

'A beautiful idea' - Ducklings hatch at Bearsden care home bringing joy to residents

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday, the annual initiative which invites families across Britain to visit local farms and learn more about the vital role farming plays in our lives.

This year marks the 20th anniversary of Open Farm Sunday, the annual initiative which invites families across Britain to visit local farms and learn more about the vital role farming plays in our lives.

events nationwide

UK farmers prepare for huge annual event expected to attract millions

Newlyweds Peter and Aimee roll out in a Fendt 828

Newlyweds Peter and Aimee roll out in a Fendt 828

Love in high gear at Glen Clova

Kendal Farmer's Market Food School

Kendal Farmer's Market Food School

Food School 2026

Kendal Farmers' Market announces return of its popular Food School

Christina and Taylor on their wedding day at Turnberry

Christina and Taylor on their wedding day at Turnberry

Lanark bride and Blantyre groom celebrate elegant Turnberry wedding

JCB course ready for world-class golf action

JCB course ready for world-class golf action

LIV Golf UK 2026 returns to JCB Golf Club for four days of action

Emily Norton, chair of AHDB

Emily Norton, chair of AHDB

Confidence crisis spreads across UK agriculture, warns AHDB chair

Jackson and Elspeth Robb celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in Perth

Jackson and Elspeth Robb celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary in Perth

Diamond anniversary marked by farming couple near Aberdalgie

Spud Bros Tram will roll into the University of Strathclyde today from 11am to 3pm as part of a campus event in partnership with potato giant Albert Bartlett.

Spud Bros Tram will roll into the University of Strathclyde today from 11am to 3pm as part of a campus event in partnership with potato giant Albert Bartlett.

Albert Bartlett

Viral TikTok Spud Bros are coming to Glasgow — and giving out free baked potatoes