AgriScot welcomes two new faces to the board for its 25th anniversary year

Fraser was brought up on a sheep farm in Sutherland before moving into agricultural machinery sales, a career that has taken him from working on livestock and arable farms in Aberdeenshire to his current role with Kverneland Group, where he is responsible for the company’s Scottish dealer network. Now based in Angus, Fraser has attended AgriScot for over 20 years, the last 11 with machinery manufacturers.

Craig farms 60 suckler cows with his parents in Lanarkshire alongside his consultancy role where he advises a client base of around 270 covering arable, vegetable, dairy and hill livestock enterprises across West, Mid and East Lothian and Peeblesshire. He has attended AgriScot almost every year since starting college in 2010.

AgriScot Chairman Gilmour Lawrie welcomed the appointments.  “Fraser and Craig each bring a depth of knowledge and a network within their own sectors that will be hugely valuable to the AgriScot board. As we mark our 25th anniversary, it feels fitting to be welcoming fresh perspectives like theirs, and it's exactly that mix of experience across different parts of the industry that has kept AgriScot relevant and progressive for a quarter of a century.”

Describing how he felt to be asked to join the board, Fraser said: "AgriScot is a business show, and it always has a real buzz about it - from the moment the doors open until they close, the stands are busy with customers, and the day just flies past. When I was asked to join the board, I was taken aback and honoured to be asked to be part of the team that delivers such a well-respected event. I hope to bring my experience and knowledge of the machinery sector, and my understanding of the wider industry, to the role."

Craig added: "It's a great event and not one to be missed - a great mix of quality livestock, technical workshops and trade stands, all attending to do business. It's also a great opportunity to see a lot of clients in one day, so it's a day very well spent. It was an honour to be asked to join the board, and I hope in my first year to help run another great show for the special anniversary, as well as bring some new ideas and a fresh perspective. I never hear anything but positive feedback on AgriScot and I'm looking forward to being part of that."

AgriScot will take place on November 18, 2026, at the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston. Entry and parking are free, and registration is now open at www.agriscot.co.uk