My Media Journey
I began my media career in 2014 at BBC Scotland, working across their news, sport and documentary units, primarily as a TV Producer, working on political debates.
In 2017, I joined the Scottish Farmer as a News Reporter and went on to become their Political Affairs Editor, with the majority of my work covering the impact of Brexit on farming and rural communities in Scotland and the wider UK.
My knowledge, network and passion for the agricultural industry led to me becoming a columnist for the Herald Newspaper, where I share my opinions on food, farming and politics. I am also a monthly columnist for Scottish Field magazine and a regular commentator on farming and wider rural issues, across TV, radio and print.
In 2017, I joined the Scottish Farmer as a News Reporter and went on to become their Political Affairs Editor, with the majority of my work covering the impact of Brexit on farming and rural communities in Scotland and the wider UK.
My knowledge, network and passion for the agricultural industry led to me becoming a columnist for the Herald Newspaper, where I share my opinions on food, farming and politics. I am also a monthly columnist for Scottish Field magazine and a regular commentator on farming and wider rural issues, across TV, radio and print.
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TV Appearances
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Hosting Experience
As a skilled and confident communicator, I have been asked to facilitate numerous conferences, panels and workshops, as well as deliver after dinner talks across Scotland.
Recent experience includes hosting Scottish Land and Estate's annual conference at The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, the Angus Soft Fruits Conference in Blairgowrie and the Scottish National Fatstock Club event in Bridge of Allan.
Past experience includes chairing Countryside Learning Scotland's inaugural conference, co-chairing Scotland's first red meat conference for Quality Meat Scotland in 2020 and co-chairing AgriScot's online conference during the Covid pandemic.
I have facilitated many panel sessions over the years, with highlights including:- Scotland's Agritourism Conference in November 2023, The Royal Highland Show politics debate for The National Farming Union of Scotland in June 2023 and The Scottish Smallholder Festival in October 2022.
I also have experience in chairing international events, including hosting a series of panel sessions at the African Food Systems Forum in Tanzania, in September 2023 and moderating the Channel World Seed sessions at the International Seed Federation conference in Rotterdam, in May 2024.
Recent experience includes hosting Scottish Land and Estate's annual conference at The Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, the Angus Soft Fruits Conference in Blairgowrie and the Scottish National Fatstock Club event in Bridge of Allan.
Past experience includes chairing Countryside Learning Scotland's inaugural conference, co-chairing Scotland's first red meat conference for Quality Meat Scotland in 2020 and co-chairing AgriScot's online conference during the Covid pandemic.
I have facilitated many panel sessions over the years, with highlights including:- Scotland's Agritourism Conference in November 2023, The Royal Highland Show politics debate for The National Farming Union of Scotland in June 2023 and The Scottish Smallholder Festival in October 2022.
I also have experience in chairing international events, including hosting a series of panel sessions at the African Food Systems Forum in Tanzania, in September 2023 and moderating the Channel World Seed sessions at the International Seed Federation conference in Rotterdam, in May 2024.
Communications and Media Training
My knowledge and experience working in both the mainstream and farming media has proved invaluable in delivering media and communications training to various clients across the agriculture, tourism and hospitality industries.
I have worked with individuals on a one-to-one basis, as well as small and larger groups, to help improve their presentation and media skills. I also have experience working with businesses to develop and improve their storytelling abilities and discuss ways to better engage with different audiences and members of the press.
Some of my clients have included; Peacock Technology, Scottish Agritourism, Lantra, The Oxford Farming Conference and The RAD Hotel Group.
I have worked with individuals on a one-to-one basis, as well as small and larger groups, to help improve their presentation and media skills. I also have experience working with businesses to develop and improve their storytelling abilities and discuss ways to better engage with different audiences and members of the press.
Some of my clients have included; Peacock Technology, Scottish Agritourism, Lantra, The Oxford Farming Conference and The RAD Hotel Group.
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