Shetland
Lorna Scott
It is a hugely challenging and exciting time to be representing Shetland for NFU Scotland. Having grown up on our family sheep farm in Shetland and moving home to take over the management of it last year, the role of regional policy advisor is a great opportunity to represent my home and the industry I work in and one that I am so passionate about. The issues at the top of my priority list will be those challenges we face in Shetland that are often not exclusive to the islands but are frequently exacerbated by our location. While this location provides us with unique animal breeds and allows us to produce the highest quality meat, wool and dairy, it does make transporting this produce more difficult and often means the costs of, for example, freight, feed and straw, are significantly higher than on the mainland.
LFASS remains a hugely important support mechanism for farmers and crofters on the isles. This support underpins an active and productive agricultural industry, but also ensures the land is in pristine condition for our nature and wildlife, which is the foundation of Shetland’s tourism industry. I look forward to meeting and working with all stakeholders interested and invested in making sure Shetland’s agricultural industry is in the strongest position as we move through a period of significant change in the coming years.
Lorna Scott
Regional Policy Advisor
07554 741030
lorna.scott@nfus.org.uk