Alan Laidlaw to step down as chief executive of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland

"I am, and always have been, a huge advocate for Scottish farming"

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"Alan is a true champion of rural Scotland." (RHASS)
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"Alan is a true champion of rural Scotland." (RHASS)

A Scottish agricultural society most famous for organising the Royal Highland Show has announced it will be seeking a new chief executive to lead the organisation. The Royal Highland and Agricultural...

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