Guest Blog: Land at the Heart of Grid Reform: Navigating the New Connection Process

As the Transmission Owner for the north of Scotland, SSEN Transmission plays a vital role in supporting the transition to net zero by connecting renewable generation projects, such as wind, solar and hydro projects, to the electricity network. New Criteria for

Guest blog: Securing the future of Scottish estate businesses: hard truths & bold actions

I spoke at Scottish Land & Estates’ Next Generation event in London in Dover House, the UK Government’s headquarters of the Scotland Office. The gathering brought together many of the next generation of Scottish Estate owners. My message to them was clear

Court upholds Ministers’ decision to force sale under Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016

Sheriff Niven-Smith has refused the appeal by an owner against the decision of the Scottish Ministers that a local community group may purchase a small neglected urban site in St Andrews against the owner's wishes. The community group had earlier made a

Guest blog: Landowners encouraged to consider land use opportunities with SSEN Transmission

SSEN Transmission's £20 billion investment in grid upgrades, which supports national clean power and energy security goals, has been widely publicised. The infrastructure enhancements to facilitate this will necessitate the expansion of some existing

Guest blog: The Importance of Accurate Valuation of Rural Assets

As a RICS valuer, delivering precise valuations of rural assets is not just a professional duty—it’s essential to safeguard the financial stability of my clients. Whether assessing farmland, agricultural buildings, residential properties, diversified

Guest blog: Land, Taxes and Legacies: Protecting Your Property's Future

The agricultural sector braces for significant upheaval as the much-reported changes to inheritance tax reliefs threaten the viability, and in extreme cases the future, of family farming businesses across the UK. Though this is still going through consultation

Guest blog: Understanding Scope 3 Emissions - What They Mean for Your Business

Scope 3 emissions are the indirect greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced across a business’ entire supply chain, before and after direct operations. This includes emissions from raw material production, transportation, product use, and disposal. For many businesses

Guest blog: Bringing Staneyhill Tower Back to Life: A Remarkable Restoration Story

Nestled within the Hopetoun Estate, Staneyhill Tower has stood since the 17th century. Thanks to a meticulous restoration project led by Grey McPherson Architects, and carried out by Brown Stonemason, and with structural engineering support from Narro

Guest blog: ‘The Cinderella of Renewables’: Why Low Carbon Heat is a Huge Economic Opportunity for Landowners

The low-carbon heat sector in the UK remains vastly underdeveloped compared to renewable electricity. For example, at the community energy level, while wind, solar, and hydro have a combined installed capacity of 397MW, low-carbon heat accounts for only 4.8MW

Guest blog: Scottish Land Reforms: What Landowners Need to Know

Scotland’s land reform agenda continues to be in the spotlight with the Scottish Government’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee having concluded its Stage 1 evidence hearings from various stakeholders on the Land Reform Bill. A vote on whether the Bill