Programme 2024 - Scottish Agritourism

Day 1, Monday 18th November 2024

9.00am – 09.45am

Registration Open

Networking, exhibition stands open
Tea/coffee on arrival with home baking.

9.35am

Delegates take their seats

9.45am – 10.15am

Session 1 – Welcome to the Conference

Showcasing all that has been achieved by Scottish Agritourism during the past year; sharing plans for 2025 and an update on the World Agritourism Conference to be held in Aberdeen, Scotland, in June 2026.

Laura Paterson, Scottish Agritourism
Caroline Millar, Scottish Agritourism

10.15am – 11.30am

Session 2 – Building Great Teams

Chair Lynne Jobes, Beirhope Alpacas

Followed by Q&A

11.30am – 11.45am

Session 3 – Rachael Hamilton MSP: The Future of The Rural Economy

The view from Rachael Hamilton, Scottish Conservatives & Unionist Party MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, and Deputy Party Leader.

11.45am – 12.45pm

Lunch and networking.
Exhibition stands open.

12.35pm

Delegates make their way to breakout sessions

12.45pm – 1.45pm

Session 3 Continued – Rural Economy Panel Sessions, 3 Regional Options

What are the opportunities and challenges for agriculture, food and tourism and what role will agritourism play in the next ten years in our rural regions?

Three panels will discuss and debate in breakout sessions for the Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise areas.

Scottish Enterprise region sponsored by Johnston Carmichael:

South of Scotland region:

Riddell Graham (Chair), Scottish Agritourism Board
Rachael Hamilton MSP, Scottish Conservatives
Amy McConchie, 3 Little Huts
David Hope-Jones, South of Scotland Destination Alliance
Stephen Young, Scottish Land & Estates

Highlands & Islands region:

Fiona Campbell (Chair), ASSC & Scottish Agritourism Board
Marc Crothall, Scottish Tourism Alliance
Emma Smith, Davochfin Farm
Jock Gibson, Edinvale Farm
Donna Smith, Scottish Crofting Federation

1.35pm

Delegates return to the main auditorium and take their seats

1.45pm – 2.50pm

Session 4 – Insights Panel Session

Chair Lindsay Robertson, Long Island Retreats & Larder

2.50pm – 3.20pm

Tea/Coffee with home baking and networking.
Exhibition stands open

3.15pm

Delegates take their seats

3.20pm to 4.30pm

Session 5 – International Agritourism

Chair Graeme McColl, Charleton Farm

4.30 to 4.35pm

Closing Remarks

From Riddell Graham, Scottish Agritourism Chair

Free time

6.00pm – 7.00pm

Drinks reception and networking in foyer of Perth Concert Hall

Sponsored by Shepherd and Wedderburn.

Drinks sourced from Scottish Agritourism members.

7.00pm – Midnight

Sector Dinner & Ceilidh at Perth Concert Hall sponsored by Azets.

Day 2, TUESDAY 19th NOVEMBER 2024

8.30am – 9.00am

Registration Opens

Networking, exhibition stands open

8.50am

Delegates take their seats

9.00am – 10.15am

Session 6 Minister for Agriculture & Connectivity Jim Fairlie

Jim Fairlie, Minister for Agriculture & Connectivity, will address the conference and participate in a panel discussion about the benefits of peer to peer learning at Scottish and global level.