46. Revitalizing Rural Scotland with Mairi Gougeon & Dee Ward
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Welcome Back & Happy New Year! đ
The latest episode of the Scottish Land & Estates podcast, ScotLand Matters, is here to kick off an exciting 2025!
In this episode, our Press & Public Affairs Manager, Cameron Gillies, sits down with SLE Chairman, Dee Ward, and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon. Together, they delve into the Scottish Governmentâs role in supporting rural businesses while tackling pressing challenges like sustainability and depopulation.
The discussion shines a spotlight on the importance of long-term strategies for rural resilience, emphasizing private investment and housing as key growth drivers. They also address the impact of budget cuts on rural affairs and the critical need for collaboration between the public and private sectors to achieve meaningful progress.
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