Working with rural communities, the cost of living and nature-based solutions were some of the hot topics on the agenda at the annual Land Managers Training Day organised by Scottish Land & Estates. Jointly sponsored by Savills and Brodies, more than 100 rural professionals attended the sold-out event at Perth Racecourse this week to...
Scottish Land & Estates today appealed for information following the shooting of a bird of prey in the Highlands. Police Scotland officers were called to a location near Grantown-on-Spey on Monday following reports a red kite had been shot. The bird was later found but had to be euthanised. Ross Ewing, Moorland Director at Scottish Land &...
Wildlife Estates Scotland, an international accreditation initiative dedicated to promoting sustainable land management and conservation, is pleased to welcome the appointments of Davy McCracken and Rory Kennedy to its Advisory Board. Davy McCracken is an agricultural ecologist and Head of the Hill & Mountain Research Centre at Scotland's...
Scottish Land & Estates has issued the following statement following publication of the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill at the Scottish Parliament. Sarah-Jane Laing, chief executive, Scottish Land & Estates, said: “We are disappointed that after so many years of deliberation on the issue of grouse moor management, the...
Stories of success from rural Scotland celebrated in annual awards Rural communities are being urged to share success stories from their local regions as the nominations for the Helping it Happen Awards 2023 are launched. Estates, farms, rural businesses, individuals, charities and projects can all be nominated for awards which focus on...
Clear communication with farming businesses about the development of agricultural policy in Scotland is crucial for its future success, Scottish Land & Estates has said today. The rural business organisation was speaking as the Scottish Parliament held a debate on delivering the Scottish Government’s Vision for Agriculture through the...
Scottish Land & Estates, which represents land-based businesses across Scotland, has today announced a significant strengthening of its senior management team as the organisation engages in an ‘unprecedented’ range of legislative issues. Two new appointments have been made at executive director level with the promotions of Stephen Young...
Land managers and farmers have an exciting and unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in tackling climate change and reverse biodiversity loss, a key environmental conference has heard today. Wildlife Estates Scotland (WES) today held its inaugural ‘WES Assembly’ in Aberdeenshire attended by delegates from across the UK and Europe as...
Scottish Land & Estates is delighted to announce that two leading figures in Scottish and UK agriculture and rural policy have rejoined the organisation to enhance its headquarters team. Eleanor Kay has returned to become Senior Policy Adviser on agriculture and climate change and Jackie McCreery rejoins as SLE’s new Legal Adviser. Having...
A new route map for agricultural reform provides a long-awaited update on the future of farming in Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates has said. The rural organisation has given a cautious welcome to the Scottish Government announcement, stating that it provides a ‘degree of clarity’ that allows for some future business planning ahead of...
