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# Episode 17 : Mary Bowman - Deer to Determination
- URL: https://www.scribehound.com/episode-17-mary-bowman-deer-to-determination/
- Published: 2023-10-11T15:59:39.000Z
- Updated: 2026-07-28T11:53:08.000Z
- Description: Mary Bowman is an Associate Director at Highland Rural, a firm of Chartered Surveyors based in Dingwall. Mary shares her journey from stalking and working with hill ponies, to becoming a rural surveyor, and the challenges she overcame on the way.
- Author: Women in Wellies Podcast
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**Episode 17 : Mary Bowman - Deer to Determination**

Mary Bowman is an Associate Director at Highland Rural – a small and relatively new firm of Rural Surveyors based in Dingwall Auction Mart. Originally from Edinburgh, Mary has lived in a variety of spectacular locations in the Highlands, working in different rural roles since she was 15, before settling on the Moray Coast. 

![Image](https://storage.googleapis.com/gop-images/full/images-10720232PM-Mary.jpeg)

Join us Mary shares the journey from her rebellious decision to stay in Ardnamurchan to the sheer determination that has led her to where she is today, including working as a stalker and training hill ponies, to deciding to change career paths and go to university as a mature student. Despite some challenges along the way, Mary’s story demonstrates a fierce tenacity and inspirational drive to succeed, fueled by her unwavering love for rural Scotland. 

Connect with Mary on social media - LinkedIn - Mary Bowman // Instagram - @marybowman3 or @highlandrural 

Episode Recorded on Tuesday 3rd October 2023

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