#NFUSontour2017 - 12 venues to be visited over five days in June
Farmers and crofters will have the chance to air their views and meet some of NFU Scotland’s top team as the Union embarks on its Highlands and Islands Roadshow.
From Monday 5 June to Friday 9 June, NFU Scotland will be visiting 12 venues throughout the region to gather views on crofting law reform, payment issues, species management and future support post-Brexit, amongst many other topics.
The roadshow, sponsored by Toyota and in partnership with Avonline Satellite Broadband, is open to both members and non-members.
President Andrew McCornick and Vice President Martin Kennedy will be joined on the roadshow by NFU Scotland’s Crofting Policy Manager, Lucy Sumsion, and local group secretaries along the route. Mr McCornick will be attending venues on 8 June and 9 June and Mr Kennedy on 5 June, 6 June and 7 June. The itinerary is:
- Monday 5 June: 11am to 2pm Lochaber Rural Complex, Fort William; 7.30pm Lochailort Inn
- Tuesday 6 June: 9am Clan Donald Centre, Sleat, Isle of Skye; 11.30am to 12.30pm Lochside Crafts Café, Dunvegan; 7.30pm Lochmaddy Hotel, North Uist
- Wednesday 7 June: 12pm to 3pm Public car park, Pier Road, Tarbert, Isle of Harris; and 7.30pm Caladh Inn, Stornoway
- Thursday 8 June: 10am to 1pm Tesco car park Ullapool; 6pm Durness Golf Club, Durness
- Friday 9 June: 12pm The Craggan Hotel, Skinnet, Talmine followed by croft walk at Melness Crofters Estate; and 7.30pm Lairg Community Centre.
President of NFU Scotland, Andrew McCornick commented: “Both Martin and myself are looking forward to going on the road to meet existing members and those interested to know more about what the Union does. This will be an invaluable opportunity for us to listen and engage with them on the many pressing issues facing Scottish crofters and farmers. The route will allow us to meet those who are the bedrock of Scottish agriculture.
“We will be joined on the road by two of our membership discount partners, Toyota and Avonline Satellite Broadband, and their support is greatly appreciated. At each stop Avonline will be demonstrating its superfast broadband, allowing attendees to try up to 30Mbps internet for themselves.
“I would encourage anyone with an interest in ensuring a thriving rural economy exists for many generations to come and meet us and tell us your views and priorities.”
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Contact Ruth McClean on 0131 472 4108.