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R2Kast 397 – Bill Gray on curling, farming and a lifetime in the industry

R2Kast 397 – Bill Gray on curling, farming and a lifetime in the industry

Update: 2025-11-28
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Well today we welcome Bill to the R2Kast πŸŽ™οΈ Someone many folk in Scottish farming will know well. We started with his journey from Belfast to St Andrews, studying medicine before realising it wasn’t the right path, and how that eventually led him into agriculture through rugby clubs, mentors and a real love of working on the land. 🌾


We spoke about his thirty years at Rosemains, running a mixed arable estate, the changes he’s overseen, the monitor farm years, and the diversification that’s brought new life into the place. His honesty about learning on the job and the value of great mentorship was brilliant. 🍎


One of my favourite parts was hearing about his curling career. Representing Ireland, beating Canada in a world final and winning the 2012 World Senior Championships. The pride, the teamwork and the story behind it really shone through. 🌍


We rounded off with RHS governance, being chair during COVID, the emotion of the showcase year, his MBE, and the advice he gives to anyone coming into farming today. Bill has lived a life full of graft, passion and service to the industry.


Enjoy! πŸ™‚



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R2Kast 397 – Bill Gray on curling, farming and a lifetime in the industry

R2Kast 397 – Bill Gray on curling, farming and a lifetime in the industry