S1: Focus on Crofts - Dyslexia and Resilience

On this Farm Advisory Podcast, we speak to Sandy Murray a crofter from Strathhalladale, Sutherland who has with his family diversified the crofting business. As Sandy grew up he struggled with reading and writing, though excelled in practical projects.  It was not until he was older that it was suggested that he was dyslexic, and it became clearer to him though he has not been formally diagnosed.  Dyslexia has not stopped Sandy, especially with his ideas and gives him the drive to make them happen, and in his work with various organisations.  As a member of the NUFS he has been an ardent supporter of the Union’s ‘Farming with Dyslexia’ campaign, addressing a Scottish Parliamentary reception on the subject in 2016.   Sandy has not let Dyslexia hold him back and feels that you can have more ability in other areas.  Play to your strengths and do not worry if forms are difficult, there are people and dyslexia friendly forms there for you. www.dyslexiascotland.org.uk  https://www.nfus.org.uk/policy/campaigns/farming-with-dyslexia.aspx