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Long-term vision required for Scottish agriculture

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Scotland must seize the opportunity to carry out a comprehensive review of how the nation’s agricultural sector is to move forward in the long-term, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has said today. The organisation made the comments as part of its response to the Scottish Government’s Stability and Simplicity consultation - examining the...

Helping it Happen announces finalists for the 2018 Iver Salvesen Green Business Award

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The finalists for the Iver Salvesen Green Business Award have been announced! Now in its second year, Scottish Land & Estates’ Helping It Happen Awards highlight the wide range of environmental, social and economic benefits provided by rural business, and the vital role they play in the success and survival of communities throughout rural...

New agriculture adviser appointed by Scottish Land & Estates

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Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has enhanced its policy team with the appointment of a new adviser on agriculture. Eleanor Kay joins the organisation from Rothamsted Research, the world leading research centre for agricultural science and innovation, where she worked as the Knowledge Exchange Manager. Prior to her current role, Eleanor held...

Scottish Land & Estates appoints new Head of Business

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A new Head of Business has been appointed by rural business organisation, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE). Tony Stevenson has joined the organisation following an association with SLE stretching back to 2010. Previously working on a consultancy basis to oversee logistics and infrastructure for the SLE’s events calendar, since 2014 Tony has...

Implications of Agriculture Bill on Scotland need to be understood

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The publication of the Agriculture Bill provides a degree of clarity on the direction of travel for UK farming – but more discussions will be required to understand the implications for Scotland. That was the message from Scottish Land & Estates today, with the rural business organisation again reiterating the need for progress to be made...

Sporting estates salute work to help Hen Harriers

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Following publication today (Friday September 14) of updated data on Heads Up For Harriers, a Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Scotland (PAW) Scotland project, led by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Scottish Land & Estates - which represents some of the participating estates - issued the following statement: “As project...

Bird of prey persecution at an all-time low

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Following publication today of the RSPB ‘Birdcrime’ report, Scottish Land & Estates – whose membership includes sporting estates across Scotland – issued the following statement. David Johnstone, chairman of Scottish Land & Estates, said: “There has been a tremendous amount of progress made in tackling raptor persecution, which is totally...

Helping it Happen Awards celebrates the best of rural Scotland

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Last night saw more than 200 business owners and industry leaders from across the rural sector join together at the Balmoral Hotel in Edinburgh for an inspiring evening celebrating rural success at the second annual Helping It Happen Awards. The sell-out event, hosted by member organisation Scottish Land & Estates and sponsored by The...

SLE raises tenancy concerns with Scottish Land Commission

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SLE has today written to the Scottish Land Commission to raise concerns about recent comments regarding agricultural fixed-term tenancies. The letter follows comments this week by SLC chairman Andrew Thin with regards to a five-year Short Limited Duration Tenancies (SLDT) entered into by Buccleuch which concluded in February 2018. Mr Thin...

Land managers share discussion and expertise on Scottish rural policy issues

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Policy issues key to the prosperity and development of business in rural Scotland have been discussed at an event for land managers organised by Scottish Land & Estates. Jointly sponsored by Savills and Brodies, more than 75 rural professionals attended Perth Racecourse to examine issues including land reform, rural planning, agricultural...