Ep. 010: Landscape of Hope: Lynbreck Croft

Wilder Podcast

Sharing the wisdom generated over recent years of wilder farming on a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms, Lyn Cassell’s reflects on the importance of connection to the land, holistic living and the principles of wilder regenerative farming. We leave inspired and full of admiration for the pioneering work at Lynbreck Croft, we hope you do too?

Your Hosts

• Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/
• Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/

Our Guest

Lynn was working in the south east of England for the National Trust where she met Sandra, and they connected over their shared vision to live closer to the land – raise our own animals, grow our own produce and be as self-sufficient as possible. That vision has grown into Lynbreck Croft, a 150 acre croft in the Cairngorms from which they have created a new rural, vibrant enterprise. They firmly believe that working with natural processes and in harmony with nature is the only way to run our business and to live our lives.

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/lynbreckcroft

Grange Project Contact & Social Media

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProject
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/

Listen out for:

[00:00:00] Tom and Chloe update on rewilding interventions on the Grange Project, including ‘leaky woody debris’ and mud (where it’s wanted and where it’s not).

[00:06:40] Introduction to our guest and Lynbeck Croft, before being joined by the fantastic Lyn Cassells.

[00:12:03] Reflections on the balance between a ‘busy life’ and a ‘full life’.

[00:14:25] We discuss the principles of ‘regenerative wilder farming’, including responding to the land, mob grazing and the role of grazing animals in regeneration.

[00:26:44] Exploration of the root cause behind why we need to rewild; the loss of our connection to the land.

[00:30:18] We talk about the merits of natural regeneration versus tree planting.

[00:37:06] Lyn shares her hopes behind the education and outreach activities at Lynbreck Croft - the Landscape of Hope and we talk about the financial viability of wilder food production, in balance with holistic living.

[00:42:55] We talk about the value of reconnecting with nature and our land.

[00:49:00] Tom and Chloe reflect on the interview and what resonated for them both.

Keen for more:

Websites

https://www.lynbreckcroft.co.uk for more about regenerative wilding farming and the merchandise, courses and tours offered from the croft.

Books

https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/our-wild-farming-life-adventures-on-a-scottish-highland-croft-lynn-cassells/6584445?ean=9781645020707 This is the inspirational true story of Lynbreck Croft – a regenerative Scottish croft rooted in local food and community – and the dreams of two women in search of a new, wilder existence.