I have been watching the tv program Clarkson’s Farm. Those who have not watched it and are interested in the countryside or farming, may I respectfully suggest you watch it. This is how farming is in “real life.” Agriculture is not just about lovely fields with sheep and cattle just lazily wandering around the areas …

Farms continue to be a major target for theft in the Scottish countryside, but progress is being made, according to the police. 4x4s, quad bikes and all types of machinery are a common occurrence on Scottish farms and crofts. Steps can be taken to protect property against opportunistic and organised crime. Greater vigilance is needed …