In this episode of ScotLand Matters, our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing is joined by Simon Ritchie, SLE's Press & Public Affairs Manager. This episode focuses on the current political landscape in Scotland. Listeners can expect to hear thoughts on various topics, including:

• Scotland's new First Minister, Humza Yousaf.
• Yousaf's newly appointed cabinet.
• What might these changes mean for SLE members and rural Scotland.
• Why this is the perfect time to start engaging with your MSP, if you haven't already.
• and much more.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 5 April 2023.

ScotLand Matters is the official podcast of Scottish Land & Estates, hosted by Carmen McPherson and produced by Calum Henderson.

Read our MSP visit toolkit (Please note - Scottish Land & Estates members will be required to log in to their account to access this document) - A guide to the basics: inviting an MSP to visit your estate Last updated March 2023

Read our report (Please note - Scottish Land & Estates members will be required to log in to their account to access this report) - "The Contribution of Rural Estates to Scotland’s Wellbeing Economy"

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