Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement following publication of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill at the Scottish Parliament. Sarah-Jane Laing, chief executive, Scottish Land & Estates, said: “We are disappointed that after so many years of deliberation on the issue of grouse moor management, the...
Stories of success from rural Scotland celebrated in annual awards Rural communities are being urged to share success stories from their local regions as the nominations for the Helping it Happen Awards 2023 are launched. Estates, farms, rural businesses, individuals, charities and projects can all be nominated for awards which focus on...
Clear communication with farming businesses about the development of agricultural policy in Scotland is crucial for its future success, Scottish Land & Estates has said today. The rural business organisation was speaking as the Scottish Parliament held a debate on delivering the Scottish Government’s Vision for Agriculture through the...
Scottish Land & Estates, which represents land-based businesses across Scotland, has today announced a significant strengthening of its senior management team as the organisation engages in an ‘unprecedented’ range of legislative issues. Two new appointments have been made at executive director level with the promotions of Stephen Young...
Land managers and farmers have an exciting and unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in tackling climate change and reverse biodiversity loss, a key environmental conference has heard today. Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) today held its inaugural ‘WES Assembly’ in Aberdeenshire attended by delegates from across the UK and Europe as...
Scottish Land & Estates is delighted to announce that two leading figures in Scottish and UK agriculture and rural policy have rejoined the organisation to enhance its headquarters team. Eleanor Kay has returned to become Senior Policy Adviser on agriculture and climate change and Jackie McCreery rejoins as SLE’s new Legal Adviser. Having...
A new route map for agricultural reform provides a long-awaited update on the future of farming in Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates has said. The rural organisation has given a cautious welcome to the Scottish Government announcement, stating that it provides a ‘degree of clarity’ that allows for some future business planning ahead of...
A landmark report on the social, economic and environmental contribution made by rural estates to communities should be a ‘game-changer’ in how landowners are viewed in Scotland. The research launched in Edinburgh today on the contribution of estates to the wellbeing economy dismisses the outdated image of ‘lairds’ that so often mars the...
Scottish Land & Estates has given a cautious welcome to the Hunting with Dogs Bill, as passed yesterday after almost a year of Parliamentary process and a long Stage 3 debate. All rural organisations with members responsible for managing wildlife remain sceptical that there was enough evidence of an animal welfare problem to warrant new...
Scottish Land & Estates has today welcomed a landmark report on the impact of different land management practices on peatland, and said the research provides a “golden standard” of evidence with which to shape the future of muirburn in Scotland. Researchers at the University of York are conducting a 20-year-long study into the management...
