Rethink Carbon: Maximising the Potential of Scotland's Land: a Pathway to Environmental and Economic Success

14 Mar 2024

The stakes for land management in Scotland have never been higher. How can we maximise efficient land use and preserve and restore our natural environment? Our land holds the key to not just economic prosperity, but also to the wellbeing of our communities and

Protect yourself from Deceptive Energy Brokers

28 Feb 2024

As we approach April, a pivotal time for energy contract renewals, we aim to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed choices for your business. At SLE Energy Services, we prioritise transparency, integrity, and advocating for your best

Living futures: Conversations about community, nature and enterprise

14 Feb 2024

At the side of the road going through the Tayvallich estate, the estate manager, Ewan, has a small refrigerated shed where deer stalked are hung and then sold to locals for them to butcher. Small now, but there are plans for this. The idea is that in time, as

Health at hand

9 Feb 2024

At any stage of life, health is all-important, but we often take this for granted. At various times, i.e. with small children or in later life, health and wellbeing is uppermost in our minds and the NHS is always our first port of call at times of need

The year ahead in Scottish politics: How rural legislation could shape the next General Election

4 Jan 2024

In this blog, our Press & Public Affairs Manager Cameron Gillies takes a look at the year ahead in Scottish politics, with a focus on how upcoming rural legislation could be pivotal to the fortunes of parties vying for seats across rural Scotland. With Rishi

Rural Housing Crisis Demands Ambitious, Radical Solutions

1 Nov 2023

Paul McLennan MSP, Minister for Housing, has overseen the publication of the much anticipated Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan (RIHAP). This maintains that the Scottish Government’s approach to the planning and delivery of new housing is focussed on

Series of Peatland ACTION roadshows

26 Oct 2023

Partnering with Peatland ACTION, Scottish Land & Estates will be running a series of Peatland Roadshows across Scotland between end November 2023 and March 2024. Peatland ACTION is a national programme to restore peatlands across Scotland for the many benefits

Find out about the finalists of the Helping it Happen Awards 2023 in their own words

11 Oct 2023

For the last couple of years, we have asked finalists of the Helping it Happen Awards to provide us with a short video summarising their project, initiative, estate or business to be used during the ceremony. While this may seem like a daunting task at first

Photos from the Helping it Happen Awards 2023

11 Oct 2023

Planning for the Helping it Happen Awards began in January, right at the start of the year. Over the following months a significant amount of determination, time and energy went into ensuring that the 7th annual celebration of the awards would go on to be the

Great Scottish Squirrel Survey 2023

3 Oct 2023

The Great Scottish Squirrel Survey returns for its fifth year this autumn. Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels – winner of the 2019 Conservation Award category in SLE’s Helping it Happen Awards – is calling on people all over Scotland to explore outdoors and look