News

Rent freeze bill a ‘watershed moment’ for Scotland’s private rented sector

Press Release

The long-term consequences of the emergency rent freeze and eviction moratorium on the private rented sector could be felt for decades to come, a rural business organisation has warned today. Scottish Land & Estates, which represents some of Scotland’s largest rural housing providers, said the new legislation – to be introduced, debated...

Four ospreys fledge from Aberdeenshire fishery

Press Release

An Aberdeenshire business is celebrating after its resident ospreys successfully fledged four healthy chicks. Lochter Fishery & Activity Centre, near Oldmeldrum, has hosted a pair of birds in the summer over the past 12 years – with the birds helped in no small part by a limitless supply of trout from the fishery. Previous attempts to...

A tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth

General News

A statement from our chairman, Mark Tennant, on Tuesday 20 September 2022: Yesterday we mourned the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, arguably one of the most outstanding individuals in history. Over the last ten days there have been thousands of beautifully written and spoken tributes to Her Majesty and there is little I can add...

A statement on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Press Release

Following the announcement of the death of Her Majesty The Queen, our Chairman Mark Tennant has shared the following statement: "It was with profound sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen today. Queen Elizabeth The Second was a monarch admired and adored around the whole world, not least in her beloved Scotland...

SLE statement on Programme For Government in Scotland

Press Release

The Scottish Government’s new programme for government does not provide sufficient action to foster rural economic growth, Scottish Land & Estates said today. The rural business organisation also said the omission of a new Agriculture Bill will add to the uncertainty faced by farmers and land-based businesses. Sarah-Jane Laing, chief...

Agriculture Bill consultation welcomed by SLE

Press Release

The launch of a long-awaited consultation on a new Agriculture Bill for Scotland has been welcomed by rural business organisation, Scottish Land & Estates. The consultation, which has been published by the Scottish Government today, is an important step in shaping the future of farming and land management in Scotland – and the financial...

Add your voice to the Value of Shooting

Press Release

Have your say by taking part in a vital piece of research which seeks to establish the economic, environmental and social impact of all shooting disciplines in the UK. The Value of Shooting study is being supported by 24 shooting and countryside organisations. The findings will update and expand upon previous reports published in 2006 and...

Remaining Finalists Announced for Top Rural Awards

Press Release

The Helping it Happen Awards 2022, run by Scottish Land & Estates, have announced the finalists within the remaining four of their nine categories. Each of these categories focuses on rural businesses and how these businesses interact with their local communities and with visitors – highlighting how rural areas are underpinned by the...

Rural Scotland bounces back as the grouse season starts - A boost for business and biodiversity

Press Release

Rural businesses today welcomed The Glorious Twelfth – the start of the grouse shooting season – and predicted a much-needed return of international visitors following the impact over two years of the Covid-19 pandemic. Among the first enthusiasts to take to the heather-clad moors were a shooting party on See Far Hill at Forneth Farm in...

Shortlist announced for prestigious rural awards

Press Release

The Helping it Happen Awards 2022, run by Scottish Land & Estates, have announced the finalists within five of their nine categories today. Each of the categories focuses on an area in which rural businesses are positively impacting Scotland’s economy and environment. The overall focus of the Helping it Happen Awards is on recognising the...