Bird of prey persecution at an all-time low
News
Following publication today of the RSPB ‘Birdcrime’ report, Scottish Land & Estates – whose membership includes sporting estates across Scotland – issued the following statement.
David Johnstone...
Shooting estates at heart of efforts to increase Hen Harrier numbers
News
Shooting estates are at the heart of efforts to improve hen harrier numbers in Scotland.
An estimated 330,000 acres of sporting estates – including many driven grouse moors - are now involved in the...
The moor the merrier as grouse shooting season gets under way
News
Country sports enthusiasts took to Scotland's moors today to mark the official start of the grouse shooting season - despite predictions that weather conditions are set to ruin prospects for this year...
Life as the Learner of the Year
Blog Post
Today’s guest blog is from Megan Rowland, Assistant Land Manager on Gordonbush estate. Brought up in a farming and crofting community, Megan relocated to the Highlands in 2012 to work within the...
Working with local schools (AGMG)
HIH Case Study
The Angus Glens Moorland Group is a collection of sporting estates Angus founded in 2015. They demonstrate the work these estates and their staff undertake undertake for our countryside, highlighting...
Blending Farming with Habitat and Species Management
HIH Case Study
Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) accredited Greenlawdean Farm, located just to the north of Greenlaw village in Berwickshire, extends to 426 hectares of arable ground, woodland and pasture. Arable...
Events and Hospitality
HIH Case Study
The running of the much reduced Gordon Castle and Estate fell to Angus and Zara Gordon Lennox in 2008, and they set about modernising and improving the business that is Gordon Castle today. Turning it...
Promoting tourism on Arran
HIH Case Study
Dougarie Estate
Dougarie Estate covers 27 000 acres in the north west of the Isle of Arran. The principle house – Dougarie Lodge – was built in 1865 as a summerhouse for the 11th Duke of Hamilton...