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...

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...

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. Make sure to subscribe to Galbraith Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow @GalbraithGroup on social media and keep...

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! Make sure to subscribe to Galbraith Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow us on social media to keep up to date with all the news from The Firm. Happy listening!

Eleanor Harris returns to the podcast for a chat with Richard Higgins and Ian Hope. The panel discuss the busy project development taking place and what are some of the benefits for people investing. They look ahead to next week’s RHS and some of the conversations that will be had on the Galbraith stand. Follow Galbraith on social media so you're always up to date with our team across all the business streams. Happy listening!

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...

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. As always please subscribe...

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! Subscribe now so you never miss an episode and happy...

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...

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. Make sure to subscribe to Galbraith Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Happy listening! --- Send in a voice message:...

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...

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! Make sure to subscribe to our podcasts so you never...

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...

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. Make sure to subscribe to Galbraith Podcasts so you never miss an episode. Follow Galbraith across social media @Galbraith Group and sign...

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. Make sure to subscribe to Galbraith Podcasts on Apple or Spotify so you never miss an...

On the first edition of Talking Building Consultancy, we speak to James Towers and Peter Scott Aiton of Galbraith. The duo discuss their careers as Building Surveyors and look back at some of their favourite projects they have worked on including the Highland Cinema and the Active Kids Adventure Park. Make sure to subscribe to Galbraith podcasts so you never miss an episode! Happy Listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/galbraith/message

On the latest episode of Talking Natural Capital, Matt and Eleanor sit down with Rev. Richard Frazer of Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh. The trio discuss the work Richard does with the Grassmarket project and the role the Church plays in protecting and natural resources. Make sure to hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode and give Galbraith a follow on social media, we're on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. Happy listening! --- Send in a voice message:...

On the latest episode of Talking Natural Capital, Matt and Eleanor are joined by Kirsty Mackay of Highlands Rewilding. Kirsty discusses her work with the organisation, which seeks to scale nature recovery and community prosperity through rewilding.  Missed any of our previous episodes? Catch up at any point! If you have a question for our future panels then get in touch with Eleanor at [email protected]. Follow Galbraith on social media and most importantly happy...

Matt and Eleanor welcome Alex Flinn of the Galbraith Forestry team and Tim Oliver, Technical Manager at Nexgen Tree Shelters. The group quiz Tim about his work with Nexgen, the history of the organisation and how they became leaders in creating 100% biodegradable tree shelters made from British wool. Listeners can make contact with Tim and his team via https://nexgen-ts.com/ or across Social Media. As always make sure to subscribe to our podcast so you never miss an episode. Follow us on...

On Episode 11 of Talking Natural Capital Matt, Eleanor and Martin Rennie are joined by Professor Mark Reed of SRUC. The panel discuss soils and carbon codes and how his work set minimum requirements for existing schemes. There's also time to discuss Mark's podcast - Fast Track Impact and how his work helps professionals. Makes sure to catch up on all previous episodes of Talking Natural Capital and hit that subscribe button so you never miss an episode. Follow Galbraith on Social Media....

On episode 10 of Talking Natural Capital, Matt, Eleanor and Louise chat to Architect, Peter Smith. Peter helped design the COP26 House ahead of Glasgow 2021 and the panel explore what it has to do with natural capital. There's excellent discussions on Just Transition – tackling climate change in a way that also builds community wealth and improves people’s lives. The panel round off the show by discussing "how would I build my dream home? in our Ask Me Anything Segment! Make sure you never...

Our latest episode sees Matt and Eleanor joined by Forester Louise Alexander and Scotland The Big Picture's Peter Cairns for an in-depth discussion on rewilding. Our special guest discusses his career as a wildlife photographer and videographer and speaks about the upcoming Scotland The Big Picture Rewilding Conference, which takes place in Perth on the 22nd of September.  Got a question for our panel? Get in touch now and be part of our Ask Me Anything Segment. Make sure to tell a friend...

It's a bumper line up for Episode 8 of Talking Natural Capital with Eleanor and the returning Martin Rennie being joined by Head of Rural at Galbraith, Ian Hope.  Firstly we find out a bit about Ian's role at Galbraith and he gives an insight into why it was key to bring Natural Capital to the Firm. Martin joins the trio midway through the show to discuss Regenerative Agriculture and what the British Countryside could look like in the next 15 years. There's a new segment to get listen out...

On episode 7 Matt and Eleanor are joined by Farm Business Consultant for Galbraith, Martin Rennie.  Eleanor and Martin get into chatting about Farm Carbon Audits, what they are, how to get them and discuss farms going net zero. Got a question for the panel for future episodes? Make sure to get in touch with Eleanor or comment on our Social Media! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/galbraith/message