The Scottish Rural Awards finalists have been announced for the fifth annual awards. A set of 11 categories were open for nominations between July and October, with more than 250 made nominations in total, many of whom are from Argyll, Lochaber and the Isles. The awards are the ultimate benchmark of success in Scotland’s countryside, highlighting the enterprise, skill and innovation of those who live and work in rural areas.
A winner and runner-up in each category will be unveiled at the Scottish Rural Awards and gala dinner, which will take place on Thursday March 21, 2019, at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh.
Those who have made special contributions to the Scottish countryside will also be honoured with two separate accolades – the Rural Hero Award and the Lifetime Achievement Award. The full list of the 2019 Scottish Rural Awards finalists is as follows.