It was great to meet with representatives from Clydesdale Bank at Thainstone, to see the work they are doing with rural communities and businesses. With the ever increasing pressures on the agriculture sector, we were delighted to hear about the various ways that Clydesdale Bank are trying to work with this important sector and ensure individuals and businesses are supported. As we have seen recently, farmers’ debt is at a record high of £2.2 billion but hard working banks that understand local needs can be part of the solution to these challenges and it is fantastic to see Clydesdale Bank at Thainstone doing just that.