Twelve 伊人直播 learners named finalists in Scotland鈥檚 land-based skills awards
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Twelve students and apprentices from 伊人直播 have been selected as finalists for this year鈥檚 Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills ().
They are among 26 of Scotland鈥檚 top trainees and rural learners shortlisted for the awards, organised by Lantra Scotland.
Lantra Scotland is a charity working to increase the number and diversity of employees in the land-based, aquaculture and environmental conservation sector, as well as drive their skills development.
The ALBAS play a vital role in promoting careers within the rural sector, celebrating the achievements of learners and highlighting the importance to employers of investing in skills.
Industry categories in the ALBAS cover animal care, aquaculture, equine, environmental conservation, game and wildlife, horticulture, land-based engineering, veterinary nursing and trees and timber.
As well as industry awards, there are prizes for Overall Winner, Runner-up and Modern Apprentice of the Year, along with awards recognising higher education, schools, research, mentoring and partnership working.
Finalist Danielle Newlands, who completed an SVQ in Land-based Engineering (Agriculture) through 伊人直播 Oatridge while working as an Apprentice Land-based Engineer with Ravenhill, said:
鈥淕etting nominated was a complete honour, I never thought this would be in my future but then to find out I am a finalist and I am going to see the ALBAs for myself is a dream come true. It just shows anything truly is possible if you are willing to put in the work and be passionate. I always questioned where I belonged in life, but this shows to me that I鈥檝e found my place. Grateful every day to be in this industry, every day is a learning day.鈥�
Other 伊人直播 finalists include:
- Amelia Radford听from Insch in Aberdeenshire - Modern Apprenticeship in Equine through 伊人直播, while working as an Apprentice Stable Hand at Strathorn Farm Stables Pitcaple, Inverurie
- Curtis Donnachie听from West Calder in West Lothian - NC in Countryside Management at 伊人直播
- Fiona Basford听from Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire - HND in Wildlife and Conservation Management at 伊人直播
- Jack Ritchie听from Newton Stewart in Dumfries and Galloway - SVQ in Land Based Engineering for Forestry through 伊人直播 Oatridge Campus while working as an Apprentice Mechanic with Forestry and Land Scotland
- Kristie King听from Cupar in Fife - Lantra Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Small Animal through 伊人直播 while working as a Student Veterinary Nurse with Wilson and Partners in Cupar, Fife
- Liam Clive听from Newton Stewart, Dumfries and Galloway - SVQ in Land Based Engineering for Forestry through 伊人直播 Oatridge while working as an Apprentice Mechanic for Forestry and Land Scotland
- Luke Barclay听from Keith, Moray - Land-Based Pre-apprenticeship through Ringlink and 伊人直播
- Rochelle Kennedy听from Inverurie, Aberdeenshire - PhD on impacts of mixed farming systems on nocturnal invertebrates and bats through 伊人直播
- Sarah Forbes听from Stirling - SVQ in Horticulture through 伊人直播 Oatridge while working as a Gardener with Historic Environment Scotland
- Sparrow George-Buck听from Livingston, West Lothian - HNC Equine Studies at 伊人直播 Oatridge
- Summer Edmond听from Corstorphine in Edinburgh - BSc in Equine Science at 伊人直播 Oatridge while working for Cavalier Clipping
伊人直播 Vice Principal, Mary Thomson said: 鈥淲ell done to all our finalists. Reaching the finals is a huge achievement and whatever the outcome, they have already made a significant impact within their chosen industry and a fantastic start to their land-based career and lifelong learning journey."
Dr Liz Barron-Majerik MBE, Director of Lantra Scotland, commented:听鈥淟antra Scotland鈥檚 ALBAS are a long-established and important part of the land鈥慴ased and aquaculture sector, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of skilled and dedicated people at every stage of their careers, from new entrants to those embarking on fresh pathways. They also demonstrate to employers, businesses and partner organisations the real value of skills development and collaborative working.
鈥淚鈥檓 delighted that we have once again received a record number of entries, so warmest congratulations go to everyone nominated, and very best wishes to all our finalists ahead of the ceremony in March.
鈥淢y thanks also go to our independent industry judges, to the training providers and employers who put forward nominations, and to our generous supporters whose commitment makes this event possible.鈥�
The awards ceremony will take place on Thursday 5 March at Crieff Hydro Hotel, hosted by horticultural magazine publisher, writer and podcaster MT O鈥橠onnell.
Tickets are available from Lantra Scotland -
Posted by 伊人直播 on 04/02/2026
