Further changes to a proposed grouse moor management licensing scheme can help achieve a ‘workable’ grouse system licensing regime – but fears still remain that the scheme will introduce measures that will undermine best working practices. Scottish Land & Estates commented following the completion of Stage 2 of the Bill at the Rural...
The views of all farmers and land managers in co-designing future agricultural policy must be taken into account for it to be a long-term success, Scottish Land & Estates said today. The rural business organisation commented after several key commitments were made by First Minister Humza Yousaf in a speech at the NFU Scotland conference...
Pragmatic amendments to the wildlife trap section of the draft Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill have been welcomed by moorland managers – but serious concerns that the legislation will compromise efforts to tackle biodiversity loss still remain. Scottish Land & Estates, which represents rural businesses across Scotland, issued the...
The vital contribution of angling to the environment and conservation, tourism and the economy has been marked as the River Tweed opens for the 2024 season. At an event held at Kelso on Thursday, Scottish Land & Estates chief executive Sarah-Jane Laing represented the rural business organisation as one of the gold sponsors of this year’s...
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Colquhoun as its new Vice Chair (Policy). The rural business organisation, which is headquartered in Musselburgh, has appointed Mr Colquhoun to the role which will see him steer the policy development and political positions of SLE as well as chairing its...
The Scottish Government have launched a consultation on proposals to update legislation governing deer management in Scotland. The proposals aim to ensure legislation is fit for purpose in the context of the biodiversity and climate crises, alongside a small number of proposals concerned with farmed and kept deer. They are based around...
Communicating the benefits of nature and habitat restoration to farming and crofting businesses will be key to the success of the new agriculture legislation, Scottish Land & Estates said today. The rural business organisation today provided evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Islands Committee as MSPs examined the...
Scottish Land & Estates has said the Scottish budget is a ‘mixed bag’ in delivering growth in rural Scotland. The rural business organisation spoke following Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s statement at Holyrood today. Among the measures particularly affecting rural areas: Freezing the poundage on the basic property rates Maintaining...
Ahead of next year’s Natural Environment Bill, Scottish Land & Estates were pleased to submit their contribution to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Scotland’s Strategic Framework for Biodiversity. The Framework will form the basis of the Bill, which will aim to protect and restore Scotland’s natural environment. SLE are...
Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business organisation, has appointed a new Press and Public Affairs Manager to strengthen their parliamentary engagement team ahead of a busy year for rural legislation in Holyrood. Cameron Gillies joins the team after serving as Chief of Staff to the Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Rachael...
