New jobs are ready to be created by farms and estates if politicians deliver a Brexit deal which serves Scottish agriculture and rural business well. That was the message from Scottish Land & Estates chairman David Johnstone as he addressed attendees at the Royal Highland Show today. Mr Johnstone said that SLE’s Helping it Happen...
Scottish Land & Estates today announced the appointment of a new vice chairman to further enhance its public affairs and policy capabilities. Mark Tennant, proprietor of Innes Estate near Elgin, has taken up the newly created position of Vice Chairman (Policy) at the rural business organisation. Part of his role will be to chair Scottish...
A new Regional Support Officer for north east Scotland has been appointed by Scottish Land & Estates. Fiona Van Aardt joins the organisation to support and enhance member activities in the region, including engagement with politicians, stakeholders and assistance in organising events and estate visits. A business manager with over 25...
Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement following publication of a report by the Tenant Farming Commissioner on Buccleuch’s negotiations with agricultural tenants. David Johnstone, chairman of Scottish Land & Estates, said: “The Tenant Farming Commissioner’s report should be seen against the backdrop of government and...
A new regional support office for South East Scotland and the Borders has been appointed by Scottish Land & Estates (SLE). Clare Sturla joins the land-based business organisation from the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC), where she served as Agri and Rural Affairs Manager. Prior to her time at SAYFC, Clare worked for...
Roxburghe Estates has become the latest rural business to be presented with national accreditation recognising its outstanding work on wildlife, habitat and conservation management. Wildlife Estates Scotland accreditation was presented to the Duke of Roxburghe and estate factor Roddy Jackson by Scottish Land & Estates chairman David...
A Kincardineshire estate has been presented with national accreditation recognising its outstanding work on wildlife, habitat and conservation management. Glenbervie Estate received its Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) accreditation at the Turriff Show on Monday. Alastair Macphie, owner of Glenbervie, received the certification from...
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 Heads Up for Harriers Project that aims to increase awareness of the species and examine ways to increase the population. Scotland has more...
The Scottish Moorland Group has issued the following response to an RSPB Scotland release on mountain hares. A spokesman for the Scottish Moorland Group said: “This research is very much out of kilter with other respected research on mountain hares. As recently as October 2017 Scottish Natural Heritage reported to the Scottish Parliament...
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. Forneth Moor in Perthshire echoed to the sound of shotguns this morning as a shooting party organised by the Scottish Country Sports...
