The Prince of Wales put his construction skills to the test today when he participated in a woodwork activity during a trip to Scotland.
Prince William, 42, visited the men's barn of Carnoustie and Monifieth to hear how the organization helps people to build a sense of community and learn new skills.
The group was founded in 2015 and is run by local volunteers who meet every week in Angus, to participate in a series of activities such as woodwork, crafts and gardening.
During his visit, William, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, had the opportunity to participate in a woodwork activity with some of the members to get further understanding of the skills they learn on the men's barn.
Looking at the role, the father of three wore an orange apron under his gray blazer while working with various tools to build what seemed to be a wooden decoration.
He also visited the site and heard from members about how the men's barn has enriched their lives by helping them form friendships and start creative and targeted learning activities.
The organization – which welcomes men and women – has contributed to creating an inclusive and safe environment where members are able to make friends, learn new skills and participate in various projects and activities.
Before visiting the men's barn, the Royal visited a farm where he participated in a round table discussion organized by the Farm Safety Foundation, a good cause to tackle the attitude and behavior of agricultural safety and poor mental health in future farmers.
The Prince of Wales put his construction skills to the test today when he participated in a woodwork activity during a trip to Scotland
During the event at East Scryne Farm at Carnoustie in Angus, he met young farmers from the local environment who are part of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs.
The Prince discussed issues such as what type of support is available and the impact of social media to help them remain connected with others.
He told them: 'I love the countryside and I also love agriculture. And I am aware that it is an area that may need a little support and understanding that there is access and support for young farmers, and ensuring that we break down taboos and stigmas around mental health.
'Because I think it might not be much about in the farm world as in other sectors – and yet we know that it exists.
'So today I wanted to hear a bit today about how you felt and hear it all of the mouth of the horse or we get better about it, or you think the support is there, what your memories and feelings are about rural insulation and spiritual health. '
Viki Johnston, who with her family on the Glamis Castle Boert estate and also works on a farm near Forfar, said it was good that the prince is interested.
Prince William, 42, visited the Carnoustie and Monifieth Herenschuur to hear how the organization helps people to build a sense of community and learn new skills
The group was founded in 2015 and is run by local volunteers who meet weekly in Angus, to participate in a series of activities such as woodwork, crafts and gardening
During his visit, William, known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland, had the opportunity to participate in a woodwork activity with some members to gain further insight into the skills they learn on the men's barn
Looking at the role, the father of three wore an orange apron under his gray blazer while he went to work with different tools to build what seemed to be a wooden decoration
He also toured the site and heard from members about how the men's barn has enriched their lives by helping them form friendships and start creative and targeted learning activities
She said: “He was really enthusiastic about young farmers and what we do as an association, and he seems really well informed about the struggles that we are confronted with.”
The 25-year-old said that the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs offers a great support network, because agriculture can insulate, where farmers sometimes spend up to 16 hours a day alone.
Alistair McCarthy, 23, who near Glamis Boeren, said: 'It was really nice to talk to the prince. He showed a great interest in agriculture and young people and it was really positive to see that there is support from the royal family. '
The visit was intended to emphasize William's dedication to support it in agricultural communities.
Stephanie Berkeley, manager of the Farm Safety Foundation (also known as Yellow Wellies), said that charity is a small organization and that it is great to be interested in the prince.
She said: 'The young farmers are so enthusiastic and hardworking and they have to be celebrated, so it's wonderful to let someone like the prince listen. He was very interested in everything the young farmers wanted to talk about. '
During his visit to the Strawberry Farm, which is run by James and Kate Porter, William also saw Polytunnels that were damaged by Storm Eowyn last month.
The family has been growing strawberries there since the 1960s and selling supermarkets, including Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury's, Morrison, Asda and Aldi.
The organization – which welcomes men and women – has contributed to creating an inclusive and safe environment where members are able to make friends, learn new skills and participate in various projects and activities together
The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay then in Scotland, during a visit to Carnoustie and Monifieth Men's Shed, in Angus, to hear how the organization helps men and women to build a sense of community and to learn new skills
The Prince of Wales has arrived in Scotland to emphasize two organizations led by the community that help to tackle national insulation and loneliness
Prince William, known as the Duke of Rothesay north of the border, first attended a round table on the fight against loneliness and rural insulation on East Scryne Farm in Carnoustie, Angus
The event was organized by the Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies), a good cause to tackle the attitude and behavior of agricultural safety and poor mental health in future farmers
In addition to William, young farmers from the area who are part of the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs attended the event to share their thoughts on the subject and to discuss the different ways in which farmers who go challenging times can be supported
The group has had discussions about loneliness in agriculture for a number of years and has been launched in 2016 'Are ewe okay?', An initiative that wants to break the stigma around mental well -being for young farmers in the rural areas of Scotland. Center shown, William at his engagement today
William's visit is intended to emphasize his dedication to support those in agricultural communities
In 2023, the Duchy of Cornwall and William (left left) launched a new mental health care strategy for Duchy of tenants who are designed to prioritize the mental health of farmers and the problem within the sector to de-ste-ste-ste-ste-ste-ste-ste
The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay then in Scotland, during a visit to East Scryne Farm in Carnoustie, Angus
The Prince of Wales, known as the Duke of Rothesay then in Scotland, during a visit to East Scryne Farm in Carnoustie, Angus, where he met farmers during a round table
The prince also came across two UV-driven robot vehicles that are used to kill fungal spores in the polytunnels.
Mr. Porter said: 'It was great to have him here so that we could talk about all the good things and the problems we have. It was a very fascinating conversation. '
In 2023, the Duchy of Cornwall and William launched a new mental health care strategy for tenants of the psychiatrage that was designed to prioritize the mental health of farmers and the problem within the sector too stigmatized.
