Sustaining a family farm through generations requires immense perseverance and dedication. However, what are the current and emerging challenges that long-standing farms in the Highlands are facing? And is it true that traditional farms are resistant to change, as often perceived? In our latest episode of the Highland Good Food Podcast, we explore …

Here are some great and inspiring ideas from two different Scottish businesses. Both Macleod Organics in the Highlands and Balcaskie Estate in Fife have thrived by being creative and willing to pursue what they believe in with passion and ingenuity.Par Highland Good Food Conversation

What is the Good Food Nation Plan? What does it mean to each of us and how can we assure that this opportunity is made the most of? In March there will be an option to join organised “consultation engagement events” Sounds a bit wordy, but it can be helpful to understand what opportunities there are to be a little more involved in the Good Food Nat…

In this episode, we delve into Farmer Clusters in Scotland. Join us as we explore the challenges, successes, and the exciting potential of what can be achieved when farmers unite on a larger scale. Our guests include Fiona Torrance from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, Kat Sharp, farmer and facilitator for the Glen Urquhart Farmer Cluster,…

Creative ways to make a living on a croft In this episode we meet three people living and making a living on croft land across the Highlands and Islands. Living close to the land and working with the seasons, their stories are individual, yet with similar threads of love of nature and a willingness to be creative and inventive. Have a listen and se…

This episode is about wwoofing (worldwide opportunities on organic farms) Talking to hosts and volunteers who have benefitted from this exchange scheme, our new host Fuggo investigates why the practical experiences can help learn about food growing and inspire us to get closer to the land. Clive and Julie, hosts near Inverness have a permaculture g…

In this episode we explore some of the ways education and training can contribute to teaching young people and adults how to grow food and develop skills for life and work. We speak to the manager of a small working farm on the Black Isle, the founder of the Lochaber Rural Education Trust and the Headteacher in charge of a 'Grow, Cook, Compost' pri…

Laura speaks to Anna from Planet Sutherland, Mairi from the Fearn Free Food Garden and Emma from the Auchtertyre Community Garden. They discuss the importance of community food projects, which offer a space for learning, a place to gather and grow. A very inspiring listen!Par Highland Good Food Conversation

In this episode, Highland Good Food team member Laura Dorantt speaks to Yvan Biot, who was involved in the Fork to Farm Dialogues at COP26, and Highland Good Food Coordinator, Catriona Ferguson. They both went to some of the people's COP events and make some connections to the work they are doing now. This episode was inspired by the Outraged and O…

In this episode, Highland Good Food team member Laura Dorantt speaks to Diana, Nourish Scotland's Food Justice Project Officer and Martina from a female founded collective on the outskirts of Mexico City, that has a vision for diverse and inclusive food systems. Laura asks Diana and Martina what they felt optimistic and outraged about while they we…

In our final episode of season 2, we are looking at the international food system as a whole, and how we need to address this holistically for us to slow down, and adapt to climate change. With special guest, Mike Berners-Lee (author of 'How Bad Are Bananas?'), and stories from Food Tank in the USA and the Mijikenda Community in Kenya, we look at t…

At the Highland Good Food Partnership, we aim to take a holistic overview of our food system; to embrace its diversity, complexity and its interconnectedness. And this month we meet 3 more inspiring people who are following their passion to improve the Highland food system. This episode we will hear from a diverse range of sectors across the Highla…

This month we hear from five Highland women who have made a huge impact on their local food systems. Sophie from Post-tatoes, Ella from Left Coast Culture, Helen from Elphin Green Bowl, Kate and Katherine from Raasay Walled Garden. Hear how these amazing women have influenced their local food systems with their simple but extremely innovative ideas…

Welcome to Season 2 of the Highland Good Food Podcast. This season is all about stories, and we will be sharing food stories from folk who are already doing amazing things with food around the Highlands. In episode 1 we hear from Anja Baak from Great Glen Charcuterie, Sam Faircliff from Cairngorm Brewery, Keith Paterson from SHØRE Seaweed and David…

We share some of the top provocations from the Highland Good Food Conference 2021, and explain the vision and actions that came out of the event. We hear from Pete Ritchie from Nourish Scotland, Karen Davidson from Social Farms and Gardens, young crofter Robin Haig, Ana Allamand from the Soil Association, Martin Kennedy from NFU Scotland and Col Go…

With all the innovative ideas and actions that we have explored this season, what is actually going to change in the food sector in 2021? 2020 has been a very difficult year for everyone, but in this episode we chat to Pete Ritchie from Nourish Scotland, about why he is very hopeful for the future of food in Scotland and across the world; both next…

We all know we need to eat more vegetables, but is it really as simple as that? We take a look at the vegetable sector in the Highlands from soil to supermarkets, from farms to our forks. This episode we chat to Simon Kenton-Lake from Peas Please, and Maggie and Iain Sutherland from the Natural Vegetable Company. Join the conversation and come alon…

We chat to Ed Ley-Wilson from Aquascot and Shona Cameron from CLIMAVORE about everything aquaculture. How salmon farming affects communities, and how our intertidal zones are a hidden treasure trove of food and much much more. We found this episode utterly fascinating to make, filled with inspiring people and groundbreaking initiatives! Conference …

We talk to Lynn Cassells (Lynbreck Croft) & Roz Corbett (Landworkers' Alliance) about what it's like to be a new entrant farmer in the Highlands; the challenges, the joys and the importance of being part of a network. Conference ticketsPar Highland Good Food Conversation

We chat to Quintin Stevens from The Storehouse, Craig Bryce from Highland Wholefoods and John Murray from the Highland Food & Drink Club. How have their businesses adapted during Covid-19? and what could the future be for Highland food businesses? Online Conference tickets HGFCPar Highland Good Food Conversation

We talk to Nick Mackenzie at the Black Isle Dairy & Sam Harrison from the Shieling Project. What are micro dairies? How do you sell direct to customers? And what benefits and challenges do they experience, stepping away from the supermarket dairy industry?Par Highland Good Food Conversation

We chat to 6 people from across the Highlands to find out their food story - both before and during the Covid-19 crisis. How have their shopping habits changed? How can ee come through this with a better relationship to our food? From Inverasdale to Thurso, Fort William to Finland! http://www.highlandgoodfood.scot…

We explore the challenges in the current industrial bread system, and look at alternative ideas for Highland local bread; from seed to loaf. We talk to Andrew Whitley from Bread Matter & Scotland The Bread, Col Gordon from Inchindown Farm (a new seed to loaf farm, mill & bakery near Invergordon), and Nikky Burdekin from Strathpeffer Artisan Bread. …

We chat to Katharine Sharp at Achpopuli Farm; a Highland upland sheep farm, which is managed with mob grazing and agroecology. We also talk to Clem Sandison from the Soil Association, to find out about what regenerative agriculture is, and what are the benefits and challenges of it for the farmers, the animals and the land. https://highlandgoodfood…

What role does community food play in the food system in the Highlands? We meet Rachel Butterworth from MOO Food, and explore how this community organisation has worked to improve the food choices for people in Muir of Ord in the last 3 years. How does a community fridge run, and how successful is it? How have people's food behaviours changed in Mu…

How does the food system in the Scottish Highlands need to change by 2030? We explore this question with food producers and key thinkers to create a better food system for the future.Par Highland Good Food Conversation