Katrina Candy is a woman who wears many hats — children's book author, mother, wife, business owner, and director of the Heather Trust. In this episode, Katrina shares her journey from a career in PR and journalism to her current role at the helm of a charity that focuses on upland management and conservation.

We dive into Katrina’s love for the rural landscape, which began in her childhood and has shaped much of her career. Katrina opens up about the challenges and rewards of leading a charity that deals with the unique issues of upland management, including peatland restoration and heather beetle research. She also shares the exciting work she’s been doing with the Women in the Uplands network, creating a space for women living in rural upland areas to connect, share experiences, and support one another.

This episode is full of passion for the land, dedication to conservation, and a deep belief in the power of community. It’s a reminder that no matter your background, hard work and curiosity can lead you to a career that makes a real impact on the world around you.

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Katrina and The Heather Trust on social media : Instagram - @theheathertrust \\ LinkedIn - The Heather Trust / Katrina Candy

Find Katrina's latest book 'Heather Munro's Race Against the Flames' here: https://www.heathertrust.co.uk/shop

Episode Recorded on 16th March 2026.

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Educational Episode 3 : Business Structures for Rural Businesses with Lorna Balfour and Laura Kirkman

With so much change, legislative and otherwise, we’re continuing our series of educational episodes to bring insights, advice and awareness to support your families and businesses. In this series we’ve already looked at IHT and Succession Planning and this episode is about your business structure - what it is, why it matters, what options you’ve got and how it supports good succession planning. M

Key Takeaways you can expect from tuning in: -

• Your business structure shapes everything. From ownership and decision-making to profit distribution, risk exposure, and how easily the business can be sold or passed on.
• There’s no one-size-fits-all approach – sole traders, partnerships, LLPs, and limited companies each offer different balances of simplicity, tax treatment, liability protection, and succession flexibility.
• Risk and diversification should drive structure decisions – higher-risk or non-core activities are often best separated into their own legal entities to protect the wider business.
• Good agreements and forward planning are essential – having clear, up-to-date written agreements in place can prevent disputes, support continuity, and save significant stress when circumstances change.

With case studies to bring this to life, this is a must listen for every rural business whatever stage you are at!

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Lorna, Laura and Gillespie Macandrew on social media : LinkedIn - Lorna Balfour / Laura Kirkman / Gillespie Macandrew LLP \\ Instagram - @Gillespiemacandrewllp

Episode Recorded on Friday 20th February 2026.

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Joyce Campbell farms in one of the most remarkable landscapes in Scotland. From her hill farm in North Sutherland she stewards land that sits within the Flow Country, a vast peatland landscape recently recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this conversation Joyce shares what it really means to farm in a place of global environmental importance while continuing the traditions and realities of hill farming.

Working alongside her husband Ian, a team of loyal working dogs and her Highland pony Lulu, Joyce reflects on life on a remote hill farm where many decisions are made while riding across the hills and looking closely at the land. She shares how their farming system has evolved in recent years, the challenges of balancing food production with environmental responsibility and the opportunities that come from thinking differently about how land is managed.

We explore the unique role peatlands play in Scotland’s landscape and climate, the pride and pressure that comes with farming within the Flow Country and the importance of ensuring farmers are part of the conversation when it comes to protecting and restoring these fragile ecosystems. Joyce speaks openly about the changes their farm has gone through and the mindset needed to adapt while still honouring generations of knowledge and experience.

This episode offers a thoughtful and grounded insight into hill farming, land stewardship and the relationship between people and place. It is a conversation about resilience, responsibility and the deep connection that comes from living and working on the land every day.

The Award Winning Women in Wellies Podcast is sponsored by Scottish Law firm, Gillespie Macandrew, advising on all areas of land & rural business, private client, energy and real estate.

Connect with Joyce on social media : Instagram - @armadalefarm / @theflowcountry \\ Facebook - Joyce Campbell

Episode Recorded on Monday 23rd February 2026.

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