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Highlands Reimagined

Will Sadler
Mackay Country
Scottish Highlands
Housing Shortages
Depopulation
Highland Clearances
Community-Led Action
Community Development
Strathnaver Museum
Local Community
Rural Scotland
Gaelic
Peatlands
Over-Tourism
Scottish Land Commission
Community Empowerment
Land Reform
Tourism
Digital Connectivity
Youth Employment
Environmental Sustainability

Beyond the postcard view, rural Scotland faces a depopulation crisis. In Mackay Country, in North West Sutherland, host Will Sadler joins local students to investigate why young people are leaving the region and what it will take for them to stay or return. Through conversations with people tasked to encourage resettlment, the Scottish Land Commission, local business owners and regional campaigns ... more

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Hello everyone, it’s Will here, the presenter of Highlands Reimagined podcast. Our original 3 part miniseries asked what needs to change to encourage Mackay Country’s young people to stay or return, build their futures here, and start to reverse gene... more

Hello, it’s Will here, the presenter and producer of Highlands Reimagined.

I’m pleased to share with you a great conversation that Fiona Mackenzie and I had on the Wild for Scotland podcast with host: Kathi Kamleitner.

Kathi was interested to find ... more

Listen to this if you’d like to hear more from Highlands Reimagined!

Highlands Reimagined is an Anya Media production, commissioned by Strathnaver Museum and published in partnership with the Wild for Scotland podcast. Find out more at highlandsreim... more

Who holds the power to shape the future of Mackay Country?

In this final episode, the students of Farr High School are determined to find out.

They take their questions about land ownership and how it impacts all of the issues we’ve discussed so fa... more

While community is a powerful reason to stay, if young people do feel the need to leave, then what might encourage them to return?

After exploring their deep connection to home, the students of Farr High School now confront the reasons they might ha... more

Why do so many young people feel they have to leave the Scottish Highlands?

Will Sadler’s first question when he visits Farr High School in Mackay Country isn’t what makes the students want to leave - but what makes them want to stay?

He explores h... more

Beyond the postcard view, rural Scotland faces a depopulation crisis.

As parts of the Scottish Highlands tackle ongoing population decline, this podcast series spends time with students of Farr High School in Sutherland’s Mackay Country. Why do they... more

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Kathi Kamleitner
Host of Wild for Scotland; collaborator on regional storytelling and engagement.
Will Sadler
Host and presenter focused on Highlands depopulation, community resilience, and regional storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Really interesting and thought provoking

    I found out more about the historical context of land ownership as well as the issues facing the communities today

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    4444Molly
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Amazing!

    Excellent podcast. More of this from the far north Highlands, please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gailanthea
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great Listen

    A great listen which looks at the many layers of challenges and opportunities of living in the far north of Scotland.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @armadalefarm
    United Kingdom10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Thoughtful voices from students and locals on depopulation and housing.
Clear, actionable discussions that connect history to current policy and community action.
Engaging, grounded storytelling about real issues in the Highlands.

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What is Highlands Reimagined about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful exploration of rural Scotland's depopulation challenges, focusing on Mackay Country and the Highlands. Episodes center on why young people leave, what would persuade them to stay or return, and how community-led action, housing, jobs, schools, and land reform shape the region's future. The series blends historical context (including the Highland Clearances) with contemporary voices—from students and local business owners to policymakers and museum workers—highlighting practical pathways for sustainable renewal and community empowerment. Noteworthy is its emphasis on grassroots agency, collaboration with regional institutions, and a clear purpose of turning storytelling into tangible local impact, making it valuable for anyone i... more

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