Claire Taylor
Freelance columnist for The Herald
Freelance political commentator for BBC Scotland
Location: Scotland
Sector: Happy to comment across all sectors but I am more knowledgeable within livestock production.
Happy to talk about:
- Agricultural policy, rural affairs, and general news stories in farming.
- Livestock production, welfare, and nutrition.
- Ecosystem services and general environment/conservation issues.
Talking Point: I have worked in the media for almost nine years, four of which were at the BBC as a TV producer on elections and five years for the Scottish Farmer as their Political Affairs editor. I have now switched to the world of PR but have never been busier with freelance writing and TV/radio appearances.
Other skills and hobbies:
- I am a regular after dinner speaker, conference host and panel facilitator.
- I breed Belted Galloway Cattle and look after a small herd along with my mum.
- I used to compete for Scotland in athletics, but now can be found at my local climbing wall bouldering.
Previous media experience:
- Four years at BBC Scotland, working formerly in Sport and then moving on to News.
- Four and a half years at the Scottish Farmer as their Political Affairs Editor.
- One and a half years as a columnist in the Herald newspaper.
Declared interests: None.
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