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SLE supports Borders tenancy agreement

Press Release

Scottish Land & Estates has welcomed the agreement that will enable a Borders farm tenant to remain on a farm he has rented from Buccleuch Estates. The Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, announced that he had been approached by Buccleuch in an effort to find a solution and that discussions he held with Buccleuch, the tenant, Mr...

2019 'Helping It Happen' Awards open for entries

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People across rural Scotland are being urged to share their stories of the work done by local estates, farms and land-based businesses to help their surrounding communities flourish, as nominations for the 2019 Helping It Happen Awards get underway. Following two successful years, organiser Scottish Land & Estates has declared the Helping...

SLE statement on latest EU withdrawal vote

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Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement after today’s vote at Westminster on the EU Withdrawal Bill. Sarah-Jane Laing, Executive Director at Scottish Land & Estates, said: “Scottish rural business has much in common with the rest of the country in wanting to see the light at the end of the tunnel in the Brexit process....

Collaborative and constructive solutions required to deliver for rural communities

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Modern and innovative policymaking on the use of land is required to help rural communities meet the challenges they face, Scottish Land & Estates said today. Speaking following a debate in the Scottish Parliament today, Sarah-Jane Laing, Executive Director at Scottish Land & Estates, said: “Landowners and rural businesses – who make a...

Rural businesses play a key role in delivering Scottish Government objectives

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Scottish Land & Estates’ (SLE) members play a key role in delivering Scottish Government policy objectives in key areas such as forestry, farming, renewable energy and housing, MSPs have heard ahead of a Scottish Parliament debate on land reform. Ranging from delivering vital affordable housing to providing clean and affordable energy...

Pioneering property maintenance app launched by Scottish Land & Estates

Press Release

A revolutionary property repair and maintenance reporting system to help residential tenants and landlords has been launched by Scottish Land & Estates (SLE). Believed to be among the first of its kind for the private rented sector in Scotland, the new app and website provides a 24/7 photo and video reporting platform and aims to provide...

Land reform debate should reflect contribution of land based businesses

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Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement after a Scottish Land Commission report on landownership was published today. Sarah-Jane Laing, Executive Director of SLE, said: “There are a number of findings in this new report which private landowners already put into practice as part of their progressive approach to owning...

Scottish Land & Estates statement on muirburn

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Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement regarding muirburn in the Cairngorms. More information on the science behind muirburn is also available to read here. Tim Baynes, from Scottish Land & Estates said: “Muirburn is the traditional way to manage moorland and has been practised for centuries, resulting in the Scotland...

2019 Member Surveys

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A key element of SLEs work on policy development and political representation is the gathering of facts and figures on our members and their businesses. Over the course of 2019 we will be building up our evidence base by gathering key pieces of information through short online surveys. This information is really important and I would urge...

SLE stresses importance of openness and transparency in land ownership

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Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has reiterated its support for openness and transparency in land ownership ahead of a parliamentary debate on the availability of information on land ownership on Tuesday 12 March. MSPs received a briefing ahead of the debate, which was led by Scottish Green Party MSP, Andy Wightman, under his motion titled '...