Farmers

Oystercatcher chick in the grass

Small changes to farming could increase some waders by more than 50%

South west farmers with positive cases of bluetongue in limbo over busy upcoming cattle sales

Farmers hit by bluetongue in limbo after 'mayhem' policy approach

Livestock farmers are growing more concerned about the spread of bluetongue virus.

Bluetongue: Farmers warned disease will take hold across Scotland

How Duncan's Farms set out on its margin-winning growth journey

The Isle of Gigha, just west of the Kintyre peninsula

Hay's Way: Gigha's fine milk, fresh hotel rooms and landscape changes

The latest case of bluetongue was reported on a farm near Lockerbie, with two lambs testing positive

Animal controls increased as fifth farm hit by bluetongue

Duncan Findlater, Amy Findlater, Ben Reade and Hollie Love Reid

New £170k East Lothian mill to connect Scottish farmers and bakers

Bryce Cunningham, farmer and owner of Mossgiel Organic Farm near Mauchline is pictured in a field with some of his herd of Ayrshire cows.

Milk prices set to soar as Scotland plugs English drought shortage

Bluetongue is an animal disease that affects livestock including cattle and sheep, as well as goats, deer and llamas, with symptoms including a blue and swollen tongue, fever, reduced milk yield and in the most severe cases, death.

Third Scottish farm confirms bluetongue

Bruichladdich Greener Still

Bruichladdich launch Greener Still whisky - a last in the Still Series

Muirburn, controlled burning in cooler months, can help reduce the risk of wildfires

Farmers: Muirburn licensing 'should be delayed' in wake of wildfires

Gavin Catto

De-politicising energy can help towards goal of modernisation

The Jacobite train crossing the Glenfinnan viaduct, which operator West Coast Railways had said was threatened by the cost of safety improvements. (Photo by West Coast Railways)

Calls to change Harry Potter train engine over wildfire fears

Sir Ian Wood with Atul Rastogi, Luxmi Tea Group.

Sir Ian Wood - the humble billionaire driven by hard work and heart

Those assisting with the wildfire said they are still trying to contain it

Cairngorms fire: Helicopters assist as water pumped from Loch Morlich

Pig farmers are calling for more government support

Emergency support will help pig producers - but we must fix the market Andrew Connon

A researcher from Historic Environment Scotland explores the ground underneath Machrie Moor stone cirle on the Isle of Arran

Previously unknown ancient site found under stone circle on island

Why it’s so much nicer visiting a restaurant when it’s raining

Clydesdale horses are shown during the 240th Royal Highland Show at the Royal Highland Centre on June 18, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

17 great pictures from Royal Highland Show 2026 day one

The Royal Highland Show is taking place near Edinburgh

Scotland's rural communities in 'quiet crisis', ministers warned

Scotland’s farmers need our support, not warm words Scotsman leader

Farming star Harriet Cowan has written a book about her life on the farm

Clarkson's Farm fans can pre-order Harriet Cowan's new book for free

Royal Highland Show

Ad Feature Make wah-hey while the sun shines on all things agricultural

SNP leader John Swinney has pledged to cap prices for many foods in supermarkets (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Exclusive Former senior SNP MSP says supermarket price cap 'won't work'

Collaboration key for farmers and fashion to build on wool’s ten-year high Jacqueline Farrell

Cheviot ewes

Wool prices 'best in a decade' as new logo to protect Scottish yarn

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Martyn James: Should I be worried about food prices?

John Swinney, seen on the campaign trail at The Barras in Glasgow this month, needs to find a more serious solution to the problem of food price inflation (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Why SNP's food price cap is a bad idea and what they should do instead Alistair Carmichael

Demonstrators attend a protest in Glasgow on the Global Day Of Climate Action in November 2025.

What is Earth Day 2026? Here's what to know about the annual event

Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh

Veganism and getting Irn Bru to Russia - the small parties standing

A combine harvester harvests wheat

Biodiversity funding crucial to long term security of UK farming Brady Stevens

Shipping lanes to shop shelves: hidden fragility of food security Andrew Connon

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Starmer accused of 'Brexit betrayal' as UK could sign up to EU rules

This horse received some love at the Royal Highland Show on Friday.

Royal Highland Show 'a wee light' as public urged to support farmers

The fundamental flaw with inheritance tax policy Jonnie Hall

Lambing time has arrived.

Border lockdown as Scotland fights to stay UK’s bluetongue-free nation

Grey partridges are fast declining in the UK

Gamekeeper's DIY plan to save one of UK's high risk birds defies odds

Scotland's new Rural Support Plan heavily criticised by sector

Backlash to lack of multi-year funding in post-Brexit rural plan

Red deer at Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond venison on horizon as national park plan gathers pace

IHT and farming

Reflecting on IHT - the most “emotive” of taxes

Forth Rivers Trust has announced the launch of the Balcaskie Wetlands Project (Pic: Submitted)

'Best time in decades' for Scottish farmers to convert to organic

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Trimathon for RSABI charity

E-tickets are needed for entry to this year's Highland Show (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

PR people must ease the way, not get in the way - Andrew Arbuckle

We need to relearn ingrained behaviours and consider the life cycle of the products we use.

Circular economy way ahead for farming - Alix Ritchie

Jeremy Moody of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV)

All that glitters is not gold in carbon offset agreements

Jim Walker, former NFU chief

Walker calls for strong leadership on climate change in farming

Annabel Shackleton

Take a Leaf out of Open Farm Sunday’s book and get going

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Yousaf: Growing popular support for Yes the only way to Scottish independence

Nadine Dorries. Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

SNP MP cleared of bullying Nadine Dorries