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‘Support moorland life’ urge rural communities

Press Release

Families, businesses and estates in rural Scotland have launched a new initiative urging politicians to recognise the importance of moorland life to the environment, wildlife and communities. Rural communities across Scotland are to write to parliamentarians from all parties and invite them to see first-hand the multiple benefits...

Royal Highland Showcase – our week-long series of events

General News

While we’re sad to not be at Ingliston to meet with members face to face for the Royal Highland Show this year, we are pleased to share that we have a wide and varied programme of online events planned between 14 – 18 June. As part of our Royal Highland Showcase, our series of virtual conversations will provide you with the opportunity to...

SLE thanks Fergus Ewing and welcome new Ministerial team

Press Release

Following the Cabinet reshuffle, Scottish Land & Estates paid tribute to the long and dedicated service of Fergus Ewing to rural Scotland. The rural business organisation also expressed their enthusiasm to work with Mairi Gougeon in her role as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the rest of the First Minister’s team. Sarah-Jane Laing...

UK Farming Roundtable statement on the UK’s free trade agreement negotiations

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We are pleased to join with colleagues from across the UK farming sector to call on the UK government to support Scottish agriculture: In light of recent updates from the government with respect to trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand, and given the particular sensitivities relating to agriculture within those negotiations...

Pioneering conservation initiative and SLE member open UK’s first mainland golden eagle information point

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A pioneering conservation charity initiative and SLE member have joined forces to open the UK mainland’s first ever golden eagle information point, dedicated to telling the story of one of the country’s most iconic wildlife species in the south of Scotland. Designed by award-winning exhibition designers Studioarc, in partnership with the...

SLE secure fantastic keynote speakers for conference

General News

We are delighted to confirm we have secured two fantastic keynote speakers for our virtual flagship Annual Conference: " The Business of Climate Change" on 29 September. Book now and save 20% with our early bird offer. Returning by popular acclaim after a barnstorming performance last year is Sir Dieter Helm CBE. Dieter is the Professor...

Appeal for information following golden eagle discovery

Press Release

Scottish Land & Estates today appealed for information following the discovery of a dead golden eagle on an estate. The eagle was found in March and Police Scotland carried out further searches on the estate today (Tuesday). Last month, Scottish Land & Estates appealed for information about the eagle when it was revealed that a carcass...

SLE & NFUS call for PDR extension

Press Release

By extending permitted development rights (PDR), rural Scotland can benefit from staycations and curb dirty camping. This was the message from landowners, land managers and farmers as Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) and The National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) wrote to John McNairney, The Chief Planner at the Scottish Government. Planning...

Land managers plea for those visiting the Scottish countryside

Press Release

Please come and visit, but respect nature while you are here. That was the message from land managers, farmers and rural businesses as pandemic restrictions are loosened across Scotland, said Scottish Land & Estates. The rural based business organisation said their members looked forward to welcoming tourists and visitors from across...

Statement from deer and countryside groups in Scotland on the Scottish Government’s response to the Deer Working Group Report

General News

We, the undersigned, firmly believe any changes to legislation must respect the welfare of deer, the positive benefit of deer to the Scottish economy, and support the rural workforce and the volunteers who manage deer. We advocate for a management approach which treats deer as an asset to be managed in the public interest and that...