Royal Highland Show

Around 41% of those who completed the survey had cited worrying about the farm as a major barrier to taking an overnight break

After claiming the Champion Shearer of the World title at the Golden Shears last summer, Gwion Lloyd Evans reflects on his career so far before this year’s shearing season ramps up. Ellie Layton reports

Kate is a fifth-generation farmer running the 750-hectare (1,853-acre) Hundleshope Farm on the Haystoun Estate, Peebles, where the family have been tenants for 150 years. She runs the hill unit with her husband Ed and their four children. She is also a vet and chair of Quality Meat Scotland

Finding ways to encourage the next generation onto the land was also a key discussion point

From inheritance tax worries to securing the future of a centuries old Scottish farm estate - these are six farming stories not to miss this week on FG

Take a look at the picture highlights from this year's event

The Simmental breed takes home both inter-breed and junior inter-breed titles at this year's Royal Highland Show

An impressive line up of 27 breeds were in the inter-breed championship in front of judge, Jimmy Warnock

Crowds returned to the dairy rings at this year's Royal Highland Show, where the Holstein was crowned supreme champion