Finland with Lesley Riddoch
We chat with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch about her latest documentary project – a powerful new film exploring why Finland is the happiest country in the world.

Scotland has already adopted Finland’s famous Baby Boxes, but what else can we learn? Lesley dives into:
- Finland’s world-renowned education system
- Distinctive land ownership patterns
- And a cultural mindset that values equality and collective wellbeing over individual wealth.
Lesley also shares insights into her approach to crowdfunding and the creative process behind making a documentary that aims to spark real change in Scotland’s future.
- Want to support Lesley’s film? Click to get to the Crowdfunder
- Lesley’s website
- Listen to our chat with Lesley about her previous film Denmark.
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