Live from the Galbraith stand at the Royal Highland Show, we sit down for a very special episode of Galbraith Podcasts.
Firstly hear from our CEO Martin Cassels on what exciting things we have going on from the stand. Martin Rennie, Agricultural Consultant chats with President SAYFC National Chair, Jillian Kennedy on their exciting Big Build Project. Also popping by is Jenn Stewart of Johnston Carmichael and Farmer Andy Morris for some chat on the farming industry.
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We unite the podcasts as Hannah Lloyd from Women In Wellies joins Katie Marr and Rose Nash of the Galbraith Rural team for a brand new episode.
We discuss Hannah's varied career which has taken her across Scotland. Two years ago Hannah started the Women In Wellies podcast, which is all about sharing stories, experiences and lessons from life in rural Scotland.
The panel discuss the upcoming Royal Highland Show, which is only weeks away!
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Natural Capital and Carbon Leader for Galbraith, Eleanor Harris is joined by Edward Fletcher for a discussion on the woodland carbon code.
- What is the woodland carbon code?
- What things should clients think about when going through the process?
- How is carbon sold?
It's all part of another fantastic conversation at Galbraith Podcasts.
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In this episode, we welcome back telecoms specialist Ian Thornton-Kemsley, alongside John Rodwell, Graduate Surveyor from the Galbraith Rural team, for an in-depth discussion on the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) and its evolving impact on the telecoms property market.
They also discuss:
The importance of understanding site valuation beyond headline figures.
How tribunal decisions like Vash Farm, Yewfields, and Bank Hill have highlighted the need to adjust valuations for inflation and market evolution.
The significance of non-code rights, especially regarding operators’ ability to share sites and the unresolved questions around how these should be valued.
What do you get when you bring together a Lawyer, Accountant and Farmer/comedian? A Galbraith Rural Matters Podcast!
The latest episode sees a bumper panel discuss succession plans for the farm. There's conversations on diversification and Jim questions Alix, a Partner for Turcan Connell, and Robert, a Partner for EQ Accountancy on tax as they delve into the recent UK Budget announcement. We also chat about Jim's work with RSABI as a mental health ambassador and much more.
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In this episode, Eleanor Harris and Georgina Weston, dive into the process and challenges of developing natural capital projects.
They discuss the essential components of such projects using an ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) framework, emphasising the importance of understanding the land, engaging stakeholders, establishing governance, and defining metrics.
The panel explain how assessing constraints and opportunities on a site—like biodiversity or land use—forms the basis for project planning, which combines data-driven tools and hands-on local expertise.
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Coming to you from the Stirling Agricultural Centre, Galbraith Podcasts sit down with Alistair Christie from the Galbraith Rural Team and Auctioneer Raymond Kennedy of United Auctions.
They discuss the longstanding partnership between Galbraith and United Auctions, which is now over ten years old. They discuss the upcoming October Bull Sales and Raymond shares his background in growing up on the farm and pursuing a career in livestock auctions.
Please note that there is some background noise featured in this episode.
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It's a Telecommunications special edition of Galbraith Podcasts as Ian Thornton Kemsley & Larry Irwin of the Energy team form the panel.
The duo discuss their work at Galbraith, which leads onto conversation on the Electronic Communications Code (the Code). What is The Code? and what changes in recent years have meant for operators and landlords across the country.
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The latest edition of Galbraith Podcasts brings a sit down with Jamie Addison-Scott and Lucy Yates of the Galbraith Commercial team. The panel's discussion includes their very different routes into the industry, what advice they have for those starting out their career and what challenges exist in 2024!
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Listen to another fantastic Rural Matters discussion as Galbraith Rural agents, Alistair Christie and Mike Halliday are joined by Carol McLaren, CEO of RSABI and Cammy Wilson, star of The Sheep Game and Fed By Farmers podcast.
The panel discuss the challenges that are facing farmers and those in the agricultural industry in what has been a tough start to 2024. Carol is on hand to talk about the excellent support on offer through RSABI, whilst Cammy is able to share his experiences on the farm and why there is cause for hope as we move into the Summer months.
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On the latest episode of Galbraith Podcasts, Matt is joined by David Hurst and Tom Warde-Aldam of the Rural team and Paul Cherry.
Paul is a farmer in North Hertfordshire and along with his family run the annual Groundswell event, which is our main topic of conversation. The panel dip into the origins of the event, which takes place on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th June. They also discuss regenerative farming and the SFI measures fitting in with farming policy.
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Property Matters returns with Hannah Christiansen and Hilary Murray of the Aberdeen team joining Matt for an insightful discussion about the North-East market.
They discuss their experiences of working in the area, tips for sellers coming to the market and how recent trends have seen buyers coming from the South of England. There was also time to share some of their favourite properties now on the market with the team!
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The Galbraith Podcasts Christmas Special is now here and it's a cracker.
We sit down with Edinburgh Rugby stars, WP Nel and Patrick Harrison for a chat on the season so far and the upcoming 1872 Cup double-header with Glasgow Warriors.
The duo discuss growing up in an agricultural and farming background with WP back in South Africa and Patrick closer to Murrayfield in West Linton With both planning to return to the farm in a life after rugby, Galbraith Agricultural Consultant, Martin Rennie lends his expertise to the conversation.
And since it's Christmas, the panel discuss which famous Christmas film characters are most like their Edinburgh teammates (Marshall Sykes, are you listening?)
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Matt is joined by Rachel Russell and Richard Higgins, Partners within the Galbraith Energy and Commercial divisions respectively for the first episode of Energy Matters.
The duo discuss their careers in the industry, what the key topics of conversation are within their field and what the key 2023 takeaways have been as we head into the new year.
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On the latest episode of Galbraith Podcasts, Matt sits down with Head of Building Surveying at Galbraith, Peter Scott Aiton, Director John Pullen and Councillor, Angus MacDonald.
Angus in an entrepreneur born and bred in the Scottish Highlands and has helped revive the Fort William High Street by overseeing the Highland Cinema project as well as taking ownership of the Highland Book Shop. Both Peter and John worked together to bring Angus's vision a reality and the trio discuss how the project developed from an idea he read on an airplane magazine!
The conversation leads to Angus's passion to support growth in the Highlands, which has been his ancestral home for nearly 2,000 years.
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On the latest episode of Galbraith Podcasts, Susan Guthrie of the Residential Agency team joins Matt for a discussion on Lettings.
Susan has nearly 20 years experience in Residential Sales & Lettings and is now an Associate in the Galbraith team heading the Lettings team in the Scottish Borders.
She shares her top tips for those looking to put their property on the Lettings marketing and the main questions tenants are asking!
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Matt and Eleanor return for the latest episode of Talking Natural Capital with special guest Nikki Yoxall. Nikki is a grazier in Aberdeenshire, an educator and academic. Her PhD research focuses on understanding the role of nature connection in the agroecological transition and her work with Pasture for Life supports research into 100% pasture fed ruminant systems. She runs Grampian Graziers with her husband, farming native breed cattle on other people’s land, using the cattle as ecological engineers to promote ecological functioning and biodiversity gains.
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Galbraith Podcasts presents the first edition of Rural Matters as Matt is joined by Alice Wilson and Christina Smith of the Ayr team.
The duo discuss their roles as Rural Surveyors with Galbraith, advice for those wanting to pursue the career, the state of the industry and how they balance their life away from the desk with sport and Young Farmers.
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On the latest edition of Talking Natural Capital, Matt and Eleanor are joined by Galbraith Foresters Alex Flynn and Rachael Urquhart to discuss deer management with Linzi Seivwright, founder of Caorann ecological management. Linzi specialises in providing upland ecological and deer management advice.
The panel discuss peoples attitudes towards Deer and how they affect woodland and peatland projects.
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