The first NE Walk & Talk of 2019
News
On 22 May, SLE members travelled from as far afield as Kirriemuir, Blair Atholl and Perth to join our first NE Walk & Talk on Private Water Supplies. Hosted by The MacRobert Trust and in partnership...
The Link Between Peat and Fish
HIH Case Study
An interesting project is taking place at Dryhope Farm on the Philiphaugh Estate in the Scottish Borders; linking upland peatland restoration with the salmon fishing on the River Tweed, from catchment...
Land managers share discussion and expertise on Scottish rural policy issues
News
Policy issues key to the prosperity and development of business in rural Scotland have been discussed at an event for land managers organised by Scottish Land & Estates.
Jointly sponsored by Savills...
Woodland Projects at Invercauld Estate
HIH Case Study
Meall Gorm Woodland Project
The Meall Gorm area of Invercauld Estate was fenced in 2006 after a successful deer fenced regeneration project of 3.3 hectares had been undertaken in 2000.
The area...
Peatland Restoration in Aberdeenshire
HIH Case Study
Edinglassie estate
Edinglassie estate is located to the west of Huntly in rural Aberdeenshire. The 4,600 acres, owned by the Hay family, are managed as a traditional mixed use upland estate. Around 1...
History, Heritage & Conservation
HIH Case Study
Riddell Estate was gifted to Walter de Ryedale, Sheriffe of Roxburgh, in 1116 by King David 1st of Scotland for Knightly Service. The Estate remained the property of the Riddell Family, direct...
Environmental Protection at Hopetoun Estate
HIH Case Study
At Hopetoun they recognise the significant responsibility, influence and opportunities they have to affect the wildlife, natural resources and landscape across a large area of West Lothian. The Estate...
Dundreich Plateau Peatland Restoration Project
HIH Case Study
The Moorfoot Hills project demonstrates how peatland restoration efforts can help build greater resilience to climate change impacts through the delivery of multiple ecosystem benefits, including...