Reflections on the launch of new report on Scotland’s Wellbeing Economy

Our latest research, The Contribution of Rural Estates to Scotland's Wellbeing Economy, is now live following a successful launch event in Edinburgh on Tuesday 7 February. The landmark report was produced to quantify the sector's contributions to the wider

Roadmap for Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment changes

In late December HMRC announced a major change to the Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA) roadmap, delaying the introduction for a further two years to 2026, and introducing a staggered approach for those impacted. So, what is the

Preventing livestock incursions on the railway

Network Rail constantly strives to make Scotland’s Railway as safe as possible, not only for passengers but also for people and livestock living lineside. Boundary fencing plays a crucial role in controlling livestock incursion risks and we are keen to work

Representing rural Scotland in Westminster

Last week, the SLE team was in London for the annual London Reception. It was a massive success, attended by over 100 SLE members, and we were delighted to welcome Baroness Ruth Davidson to make the keynote address. Ruth is one of Scotland’s best-known

Government must address 'unintended consequences' in Hunting with Dogs Bill

Legislators ensuring their legislation is fit for purpose, and clearly understood by all parties, should be one of the primary concerns in any law-making process. Yet, all too often, shades of grey in legislation can leave it difficult for the public, police

Wildlife Management (Grouse) Bill

Last week the Scottish Government launched a consultation ahead of the “Grouse” Bill. However, this is a misleading abbreviation as it will cover a wide range of wildlife management issues affecting all rural sectors and beyond, meaning a compelling response

Land Managers and Rural businesses help Scotland thrive

“We‘ll do it the way we aye done it”, is an old epithet which was spectacularly caste into the waste bin last Wednesday night during the Helping it Happen Awards 2022 at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh . At the event, anyone who believed that the

Photos from the Helping it Happen Awards 2022

After three years since our last in-person ceremony, the Helping it Happen Awards 2022, sponsored by NatureScot, were finally held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh on 5 October 2022. Hosted by Bruce Aitchison of Happiness is Egg Shaped, and

Interning at Scottish Land & Estates

In this blog, our Communications Intern Joanna McPhillips shares her experiences working with SLE for the summer. It has been fantastic working with Joanna for the past two months, and we wish her all the best for the future. I love learning about everything

Full list of finalists for the Helping it Happen Awards 2022 revealed

This year marks the 6th annual Helping it Happen Awards, taking place on 5 October, and supported by headline sponsor NatureScot. Over the last two weeks, we’ve revealed the finalists of our nine categories for 2022. Following on from the amazing quality of