News

Two new staff members join SLE’s policy department

Press Release

Scottish Land & Estates has further enhanced its policy expertise with the appointment of two new staff members. Rebekah Strong joins the organisation in the newly created role of Environment Assistant whilst Emma Steel starts work at SLE as a Policy Assistant to support the team in political, stakeholder and member engagement. The new...

Countryside organisations support official review of grouse moor management

Press Release

Countryside and wildlife organisations today appealed for the Scottish Government-led review into grouse moor management to be allowed to take its course in the interests of rural Scotland. The British Association of Shooting and Conservation, The Scottish Countryside Alliance, Scottish Land & Estates and the Scottish Association of...

SLE statement on Hen Harriers

Press Release

A spokesperson for SLE said: “Anyone with information on the location of these hen harriers should contact Police Scotland as soon as possible. “Neither Scottish Land & Estates, nor its members, were aware of these cases until the distribution of a press release. “Where a satellite tag stops transmitting, we cannot instantly conclude that...

Transparency of land ownership supported but complex regulations raise concern

Press Release

Transparency of land ownership is important to both rural and urban Scotland – but new regulations around transparency and setting up a new Register need to be proportionate and easily understood. Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) made the comments in their submission to a Scottish Government consultation examining draft regulations on...

AHDB evolution supported by Scottish Land & Estates

Press Release

Reform rather than removal of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) would serve farming and rural business best, Scottish Land & Estates has said. SLE has entered its response to a DEFRA-led consultation on the future of the board and the functions it provides. The board currently undertakes a range of research and...

SLE member engagement boosted by Regional Officer return

Press Release

Scottish Land & Estates’ engagement with members has been further strengthened by the reappointment of one of the organisation’s previous regional officers. Scott Petrie, who worked for SLE as North East & Central Regional Manager between 2010 and 2014, has returned to support the Central region for the rural business body. He joins a...

Brexit no barrier to rural business enhancing Scotland’s economic activity

General News

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...