Rural estates and farming businesses are urging politicians to rethink proposed land reform measures as the Land Reform Bill reaches a critical ‘make-or-break’ stage - warning they will result in lasting damage to Scotland’s rural economy. As the Bill enters Stage 2 of the parliamentary process, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the rural...
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has been awarded the Silver Award under the Ministry of Defence’s Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), recognising the organisation’s outstanding commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, SLE is a long-standing supporter of service personnel, veterans...
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the rural business organisation, has welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision not to proceed with a new national park in Galloway, saying the outcome reflects the views of local communities and land-based businesses who would be most affected by such a designation. The decision follows a public...
Bold, practical steps from the government can help take the handbrake off Scotland’s rural economy and create an environment for investment, innovation and climate action. Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the rural business organisation, made the call as delegates gathered for SLE’s Annual Conference in Edinburgh. Deputy First Minister and...
The new UK-EU trade agreement can provide positive benefits for Scottish farming and food production – but concerns over biosecurity, farming standards and subsidy disparity remain. Scottish Land & Estates, the rural business organisation, made the comments following the announcement earlier today, which includes a new Sanitary and...
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the rural business organisation, has urged the Scottish government to set out its funding and support schemes for rural businesses if Scotland is to achieve a 94% cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), published its advice on the level of Scotland’s four carbon budgets...
New data indicating a reduction in livestock worrying in Scotland has been welcomed by Scottish Land & Estates – but the organisation has urged vigilance as recorded incidents remain stubbornly high. According to statistics from Police Scotland’s National Rural, Acquisitive and Business Prevention team, 216 incidents were recorded for the...
Scotland’s rural stars are invited to step into the spotlight as nominations open for the 2025 Helping It Happen Awards. Organised by Scottish Land & Estates, the prestigious awards are now in their ninth year and shine a spotlight on the vital contribution made by estates, farms, businesses, individuals, charities and community projects...
Following the publication of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report on the Government’s Vision for Farming, Scottish Land & Estates’ Senior Policy Adviser for Agriculture and Climate Change, Eleanor Kay, commented: “The EFRA committee has been listening to the concerns of stakeholders about the government’s direction of...
Moorland managers ‘stand ready’ to continue delivering substantial social, economic, and environmental benefits—despite a wave of shifting legislation affecting muirburn, deer management, and grouse shooting. That was the core message at Scottish Land & Estates’ Moorland and Wildlife Management Conference, held at Perth Racecourse on...
