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Rural land managers ahead of the game on land reform

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Rural land managers are ahead of the game on positive engagement with land reform guidance, Scottish Land & Estates said today.

After a review was published by the Scottish Government regarding the...

SLE says Livestock Attack Bill is good news for farmers

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The imminent passage of legislation to deal with dog attacks on livestock is a hugely welcome move for rural Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates said today.

The rural business organisation has thrown...

Rural communities key to Scotland’s climate change response

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Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business organisation, has said communities are vital in supporting Scotland’s climate change response.

The organisation made the comments in response to a new...

An Update on the Five-Year Transition Towards Sustainable Ammunition

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In 2020 the shooting sector came together to agree a voluntary move away from single-use plastic and lead shot. One year on, the organisations involved, including Scottish Land & Estates, have issued...

SLE appoints two new regional Chairs

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Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the rural business membership organisation, has appointed two new Chairs covering the South West of Scotland.

Laura Warrender, from Minuntion Estate near Girvan...

NFUS and Scottish Land & Estates join call for action against flytipping

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Small Businesses and farmers are calling for urgent action on flytipping.

That was the message from NFU Scotland and Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) when they joined other stakeholders today (28...

SLE opposes inappropriate regulations on B&Bs, self-caterers and small businesses

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Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has warned that proposed Scottish Government regulations for short-term let accommodation could have disastrous consequences for the rural economy.

The regulations are...

SLE backs livestock attack Bill

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Targeted legislation to deal with dog attacks on livestock is a hugely welcome move for rural Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates said today.

The rural business organisation has said it supports the...

Perthshire charity is the new maker of what3words signs

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The Workshop Aberfeldy In this blog, Rosie Baxendine, who works in Business Development for The Workshop Aberfeldy, gives a brief overview of the Perthshire charity which helps those with additional support needs gain...

Scottish rural economy can benefit from spending review announcements

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Scottish Land & Estates has welcomed funding commitments which can help aid the rural economy in the coming years.

Amongst the measures announced in the Spending Review this afternoon, the Chancellor...

Finalists announced for Helping It Happen Awards 2020

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Twelve awards recognising rural Scotland including community champion honours

 

The finalists for the Helping It Happen Awards 2020 have been announced, with nominations for those who have...

New protocols build on positive work

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New protocols for diversification of ownership & tenure of land and negotiating transfer of land to communities help build on the positive work already taking place Scottish Land & Estates said today...