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Walk & Talk showcases tourism success of Moray Estate

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The success of a Moray estate in diversifying its business despite the challenges of the pandemic has been showcased at a walk and talk event organised by rural business association, Scottish Land & Estates. Duffus Estate, near Elgin, which is managed by owners Ed and Caroline Dunbar, saw plans to invest in its tourism and hospitality...

Aim to Sustain members in united response on transition to non-lead shot

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Two years ago in February 2020, nine shooting sector organisations including SLE announced the intention to make a voluntary transition from lead shot to alternatives over a five year timescale. Earlier this month, the RSPB and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) wrote to those organisations, complimenting the sector on its approach but...

Private rental proposals could cut number of homes available for rent

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The number of properties available for private rent across rural Scotland could face dramatic cuts if Scottish Government plans to reform the sector proceed, a leading rural organisation has warned. According to a recent survey of its members, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), a rural business membership organisation, believes that 20% of...

Simple steps can free rural Scotland from livestock attacks this Easter

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Dog-walkers, land managers and farmers can work together to reduce the risk of attacks on livestock during Easter and beyond. Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), which represents rural businesses, said it was crucial to minimise the risk of dog attacks when the lambing season was underway and the countryside was welcoming visitors and walkers...

Rural land market insights report: Scottish Land & Estates statement

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Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement in response to the Rural Land Market Insights Report published by the Scottish Land Commission. Sarah-Jane Laing, chief executive of Scottish Land & Estates, said: “The report acknowledges that the land market in Scotland is complex and there are multiple reasons for purchasing...

Two new appointees at Wildlife Estates Scotland

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Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES), the internationally recognised accreditation scheme promoting habitat and wildlife management best practice, has made two new appointments to its leadership groups. Deirdre Stewart, Estate Manager at Dalhousie Estates, has been appointed a board member of the WES Advisory Board, which steers the long-term...

SLE statement on wildlife crime report 2019/2020

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Following the publication of the 2019/2020 annual wildlife crime report today by the Scottish Government, Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement. Sarah Jane Laing, chief executive of Scottish Land & Estates, said: “We share the Scottish Government’s ambition to address the biodiversity and climate change crisis - and...

2022 ‘Helping it Happen’ rural awards launched

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Rural people across Scotland and beyond are being urged to share stories of work done by local estates and land-based businesses to help their surrounding communities and landscapes flourish, as nominations for the Helping It Happen Awards 2022 get underway. The Awards, run by Scottish Land & Estates, are now in their sixth year, and once...

Collaboration between communities, landowners and government can deliver on climate change

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Recognition that there needs to be positive collaboration between landowners, communities and government to achieve action on climate change is welcome, Scottish Land & Estates said today. The rural business organisation has responded to a statement on the Interim Principles for Responsible Investment in Natural Capital by Minister for...

Tougher penalties needed to fight Scotland’s flytipping shame

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People who illegally dump rubbish, sofas and building materials in Scotland’s beautiful countryside, roadsides and railways need to be hit with higher fines and longer prison sentences to end Scotland’s flytipping shame once and for all. That’s the message from Scottish Land & Estates and Keep Scotland Beautiful today as the Scottish...