Glen Barclay

News Reporter

Glen is a member of the news team and has recently graduated with a BA in Journalism from RGU. He is heavily involved within SAYFC and has been working in tandem with his families forestry business from a young age, taking a break from trees to vine peas in the Summer months.

Glen is a member of the news team and has recently graduated with a BA in Journalism from RGU. He is heavily involved within SAYFC and has been working in tandem with his families forestry business from a young age, taking a break from trees to vine peas in the Summer months.

Latest articles from Glen Barclay

Dog owners in Angus and Perthshire are urged to donate a sample of their pet's poop for a groundbreaking study that will help tailor future worming treatments.

Join the cause Angus and Perthshire dog owners urged to donate poop for worm study
Dog owners in Angus & Perthshire urged to join research project on dog worms to help improve health outcomes for local dogs.

The new year will see Millers of Speyside focus solely on the slaughter of cows, with labour shortages and financial pressures just some of the factors involved in the decision.

Big change ahead Millers of Speyside to end private kill services for pigs and sheep next year
Millers of Speyside, a major abattoir, will cease private kill services for sheep and pigs by the end of the year. Learn more about this change.

Wallace Currie has long been an advocate for the inclusion of rural education in schools and is calling on people to sign his petition.

Support Rural Ed Wallace Currie calls for rural education in UK schools with new petition
Join Wallace Currie’s petition to raise awareness on rural education in UK schools and support the cause for better opportunities in rural areas.

The first Nairn tractor run was a resounding success and organisers are already planning for next years event.

Tractor Fun Awaits Nairn’s first tractor run spreads festive cheer and supports local charities
Nairn's first-ever tractor run brought festive cheer as Nairnshire Farming Society, Nairn JAC, and Nairn Rotary united for a heartwarming event this December.

Aberdeen North Foodbank received donations from the rallying farmers. Pictured are organisers Scott Campbell, Russell Rennie, Kevin Gilbert and Paddy Donald and Matthew McArthur from the foodbank

Rallying farmers donate fresh Scottish produce to Aberdeen North Foodbank
Nearly 200 tractors protested in Aberdeen today, urging action on Inheritance Tax and Agricultural Property Relief changes.

The Caithness Machinery Ring has been in operation for 35 years.

Farmers in shock Caithness Machinery Ring to cease operations after 35 years
Caithness Machinery Ring will dissolve by year-end, leaving farmers in shock. Find out how this decision affects the agricultural community.

The message is clear to the government

Aberdeen Tractor Rally: North-east farmers unite against tax changes
Join hundreds of farmers at the Aberdeen Tractor Rally today! A thrilling gathering in the North East of Scotland you don’t want to miss.

Arable farming is under growing pressure as cost-price squeeze threatens Scottish growers

Farming in Crisis Arable sector calls for collaboration amid financial squeeze
Scotland's arable farmers face low crop prices, soaring costs, and competition from imports, adding strain to an already tough market.

Kemi Badenoch reaffirmed her stance on Labour's tax raid at the Business Property Relief Conference in London. Photo credit: Lucy North/PA Wire.

IHT Tax Trouble Tax raid on farms could backfire, leaving treasury £2.6 billion short
Labour’s IHT overhaul faces criticism as a CBI report warns it could cost the treasury more than it raises.

Lab-grown organoids are helping develop better solutions for sheep worm infections.

£84m Loss Sheep mini-guts may transform worm infection research and vaccines
UK sheep farmers face £84m annual losses due to worm infections. Learn how treatments, diagnostics, and prevention can help tackle this growing issue.