Craig Adamson’s interest in agriculture began with his time as a volunteer with a youth project improving green spaces, where he discovered a passion for working outdoors. Despite living in a rural area, he wasn’t sure how to break into the industry until he...
Charli Cochrane had been immersed in rural life from a very young age. Growing up helping her grandparents on their arable farm, she developed an early love for tractors and the outdoors. However, it was her involvement in the local Young Farmers and her subsequent...
It was a night of celebration at the Crieff Hydro Hotel last week (Thu 5 March) as Luke Barclay was named the winner of the prestigious Pre-Apprenticeship Award at the 2026 ALBAS awards. Organised by Lantra Scotland, the awards celebrate the very best talent and...
The latest cohort of 12 Land-based Pre‑apprentices recently completed their training induction at SRUC Craibstone last month (January). Their induction week offered a valuable introduction to agriculture, hands-on learning, new friendships, and the first steps toward...
Vital new funding has been announced for Scotland’s future farmers and crofters with the relaunch of the Next Generation Practical Training Fund last week (21 May). The fund provides grants towards the cost of training courses for people starting careers in the...
