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After three decades of reporting for BBC Scotland’s countryside magazine series, Euan McIlwraith has decided to step back from his presenting role on the show.

Euan first joined Landward in 1991 and in his time has focussed on major rural stories such as the Foot and Mouth outbreak of 2001, as well more light-hearted items such snail and ostrich farming and buffalo rearing.

And in the past year on Landward has also been delighting viewers with his poetry and his verbal serenades to wildlife, the seasons and landscapes of Scotland.

He said: “This has been an amazing journey.

"Folk love Landward and to be a part of that team has been incredible.

"Home bakes from Foula to the Falklands, drams from Musselburgh to Moscow!

“We’ve had a welcome wherever we went.

"More of a family than a production unit, I’ll really miss the buzz but grandchildren, sailing and writing are demanding attention and new challenges.”

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