In the Shadow of Schiehallion

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Finlay McIntyre's family have been shepherds and tenant farmers in Highland Perthshire for generations. After a spell as a livestock auctioneer in Aberdeenshire, he has come home to manage the land on Dunalastair Estate, a 16,000-acre property near Kinloch Rannoch. This is prime tourist territory and the estate includes the north side of Schiehallion, one of Scotland's most famous mountains. The challenges here include summer visitors driving fast on single track roads which are grazed by sheep and lambs. Finlay is a member of a committee of practical hill farmers and crofters which is advising the Scottish Government on how the sector might cut emissions and tackle climate change. Nancy Nicolson joined him for a tour of the estate. Produced and presented by Nancy Nicolson.