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The third and final book in this much-loved series, celebrating real Scottish farmers, their stories and stunning photography from across the country. A proper coffee-table book – and a brilliant gift for anyone who loves farming, food and rural Scotland.
Eilidh MacPherson is the editor of farmingscotland.com. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter @farmingscotland. Her first book ‘From Thistle to Fern,’ which was published a decade ago, featured Scots who had emigrated to New Zealand and set up the High Country Sheep Stations. Eilidh is a hill sheep and beef farmers’ daughter from the Isle of Skye and headed off overseas once she graduated from Edinburgh in Agriculture and has worked in the industry since.
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Every farmer has a story to tell. This book covers the diverse range of Scottish farmers and crofters from those farming the rugged hills of the Highlands to the sandy loams of the Lowlands. From owner occupiers, tenant farmers, share farmers, crofters, farm managers, starter farmers, to new entrants, farming from 10 acres to 31 000 acres – the people are as diverse as the landscapes and environment in which they work.
Scotland covers 7.8 million hectares, of that 5.7 million or 73% is farmland, or 79% if common grazing is included. This book has photographs of 300 farmers and interviews across the country from Orkney to Berwick and Durness to Stranraer.
Eilidh MacPherson is the editor of farmingscotland.com. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter @farmingscotland. Her first book ‘From Thistle to Fern,’ which was published a decade ago, featured Scots who had emigrated to New Zealand and set up the High Country Sheep Stations. Eilidh is a hill sheep and beef farmers’ daughter from the Isle of Skye and headed off overseas once she graduated from Edinburgh in Agriculture and has worked in the industry since.
Guild Member and Scottish hill farmer Eilidh MacPherson has published her latest book – 200 Farmers of Scotland and further afield. Following her book 300 Farmers of Scotland, which was published in 2016, this publication highlights farmers and crofters who work the land, as well as some farmers from other countries.
“I was lucky enough to travel to Poland, Finland and Switzerland last year, independently and with ENAJ and IFAJ respectively,” says Eilidh.
“The descent of the cows from the Swiss Alps around the village of Schupfheim at the end of September was a truly amazing experience.”
This book has photographs of 200 farmers – including the striking cover photo shown above – and interviews with 109 Scottish farmers from Shetland to Coldstream and Lairg to Stranraer.
Eilidh started her writing career covering Isle of Skye Shears – a sheep shearing competition she established on the island in 1994. She then covered all the Scottish competitions, being the first journalist to recognise it as a sport, getting copy in national titles. Eilidh wrote full time for the New Zealand Farmer for a couple of years covering Southland and South Otago. She also freelanced for a number of other titles: High Country Herald, Shearing Magazine, Southland Times, and the Otago Southland Farmer. While in New Zealand, she managed to raise the profile of sheep shearing to national tabloid level, previously only covered in the Shearing Magazine.
As well as online ordering, this book is available in farm shops and farm retail outlets across Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland. Alternatively, e-mail editor@farmingscotland.com to order direct.
Eilidh MacPherson is the editor of farmingscotland.com. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter @farmingscotland. Her first book ‘From Thistle to Fern,’ which was published a decade ago, featured Scots who had emigrated to New Zealand and set up the High Country Sheep Stations. Eilidh is a hill sheep and beef farmers’ daughter from the Isle of Skye and headed off overseas once she graduated from Edinburgh in Agriculture and has worked in the industry since.
The third and final book in this much-loved series, celebrating real Scottish farmers, their stories and stunning photography from across the country. A proper coffee-table book – and a brilliant gift for anyone who loves farming, food and rural Scotland.
Eilidh MacPherson is the editor of farmingscotland.com. You can follow her on Facebook or Twitter @farmingscotland. Her first book ‘From Thistle to Fern,’ which was published a decade ago, featured Scots who had emigrated to New Zealand and set up the High Country Sheep Stations. Eilidh is a hill sheep and beef farmers’ daughter from the Isle of Skye and headed off overseas once she graduated from Edinburgh in Agriculture and has worked in the industry since.
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For over 22 years, farmingscotland.com has been the trusted voice of the country’s agricultural heartlands. We are more than just a magazine; we are a dedicated platform for the men and women who shape our rural landscape, providing a unique blend of industry news, technical expertise, and the human stories that define Scottish farming.
Our Mission Our mission is to champion the resilient spirit of Scotland’s farmers and crofters. From the rugged terrains of the Hebrides to the fertile arable lands of the Borders, we bring you the information you need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. We bridge the gap between traditional heritage and modern innovation, ensuring that the voice of the rural community is heard—loud and clear.
What We Cover
Livestock & Arable Excellence: Whether it’s the genetics of champion Scottish Blackface sheep, the latest in hybrid barley yields, or the management of beef herds via EID technology, we provide in-depth technical reports.
Innovation & Technology: From virtual fencing and biostimulants to the latest machinery reviews, we keep our readers at the cutting edge of agricultural efficiency.
Rural Policy & Advocacy: We don't shy away from the hard conversations. We tackle the issues that matter, including land reform, the impact of predator reintroduction, and the ongoing fight for food security.
Community & Heritage: We celebrate the next generation of Young Farmers, the skill of professional sheepdog handlers, and the vital role of women in agriculture.
Why farmingscotland.com? At Farming Scotland, we understand that farming is not just a business—it’s a way of life. Under the editorial leadership of Athole McDonald, we remain committed to a "No Farmers, No Food" philosophy, advocating for the protection of family farms and the sustainability of our rural economy.
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