Sisters Aimee and Kirsty Budge grew up on their family farm at Bigton and now run the operation themselves.
With farming in their blood, Aimee and Kirsty speak about what it’s like to build a life and career in agriculture in Shetland. From day-to-day work on the farm to overseeing the business as a whole, their story reflects the variety, responsibility, and opportunity that come with working in the islands.
As they know from their own experience, farming in Shetland offers far more than people might expect – with diverse career paths, strong local knowledge and the chance to work in some of the most spectacular landscapes in Northern Europe.
In this film, Aimee and Kirsty share their experiences of working and shaping the future of agriculture in Shetland.