Deer manager Colin Murdoch joins Linda Mellor from Reraig Forest in the Scottish Highlands to talk about a lifetime spent working the land and the unexpected success of his deer tour business.

The conversation explores starting work under his father with the Forestry Commission in 1977 and the unexpected success of his deer tour business, where visitors are taken into the hills by Argo to experience red deer at close quarters. What began almost by accident has grown into a popular attraction for tourists, photographers and film crews, especially during the autumn rut.

👉 Listen now for a fascinating insight into Highland life, deer management and a lifetime spent working the land.

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Gundog trainer Ben Randall joins Linda Mellor to trace the spark back to wildfowling days with his dad, a teenage start on a £35-a-week YTS gamekeeping scheme, and the road to building Beggarbush Gundog Kennels. From breeding Cockers, Springers and Labradors to residential training and one-to-one tuition, Ben describes a packed and purposeful life with gundogs at its heart.

He also talks about creating a wild bird shoot designed with gundogs in mind, working alongside family, and the enduring pull of days in the field with his father and his own sons. The conversation turns to balance too, carving out time away, planning a proper holiday, and the focus that keeps everything moving forward, including a new book on the horizon.

Gundog Trainer of the Year, Double British Cocker Champion, Kennel Club approved, panel judge, and trainer to well-known names, but at heart it’s still about dogs, family, and the countryside.

👉 Listen now for a conversation about building a life around gundogs, family roots, and keeping pace with a demanding countryside career.

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