An environmental podcast launched by a north-east woman has achieved global success.

Sustainable Scotland At Work was dreamed up by Fiona Murray, originally from Crimond, last May.

Two seasons have been released, with each episode looking at different environmental issues and possible solutions.

Fiona, 30, said: “Sustainable Scotland At Work is a light-hearted podcast.

“I hold one-on-one conversations with Scotland’s business leaders, scientists, innovators and activists to understand the environmental issues that are relevant to us Scots, and, most importantly, what we are doing about it.

“The show provides listeners with a way to discover and understand some of the biggest, most daunting and talked-about topics in sustainability in a bite-sized way and with a focus on what is happening locally.

“It also inspires listeners with tales of local people providing real solutions to global issues.

“I am always conscious of keeping my conversations with guests on the show at a level that is accessible to everyone,” she said.

“Rather than feeling like the global issues of plastic pollution, climate change and food scarcity are distant concepts, the podcast makes these issues real, relevant and understandable by focusing on the impact of these issues on the country and our contribution to finding solutions.”

The show’s download figures put it in the top 25% of all podcasts globally during the release of the second season.

Fiona, who now lives in Blairgowrie, has backed the ongoing North East Now campaign. The campaign has also been well received by locals across the north-east as it aims to shine a light on city and shire businesses battling through the pandemic.

North East Now is driven by Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and backed by creative agency Hampton and Aberdeen Journals.

For more on the North East Now initiative, visit northeastnow.scot or to share your positive business story, email stories@northeastnow.scot