Business Directory

Established over 100 years ago, Edwin Thompson LLP is a multi-discipline firm of Chartered Surveyors operating from offices in Galashiels, Carlisle, Berwick upon Tweed, Newcastle, Keswick and Windermere. We offer a full range of professional surveying services including valuations, property management, estate agency and architectural work covering all types of property and expert advice on property related matters. Specialist Agency, Residential Lettings, Commercial Property for sale / to let, Rural, Forestry and Woodland, Building Surveying, Architectural and Renewable Energy departments.

Electric Land is Europe's largest specialist investor and developer of energy-ready land, helping landowners to unlock immediate value from land leased to energy infrastructure. We are backed by a major global investor, Stonepeak, investing on behalf of pension funds, endowments and similar institutions. We provide a single capital payment upfront rather than landowners waiting for decades to receives future lease payments. For many estates, this capital can support succession planning, diversify investment portfolios, fund estate improvements, invest in new business opportunities or help meet wider family and financial objectives. Every opportunity is different, which is why we work closely with landowners to structure transactions that reflect individual priorities and long-term ambitions. Our landowner partners can monetise all or part of the land and, if preferred by the landowner, we can structure transactions where the long-term land ownership stays within the family. We work seamlessly with landowners, from the very first conversation to closing, providing clear guidance on each stage and the steps ahead. Our approach is built on trust, partnership and specialist expertise, creating certainty for landowners. If you own land with energy infrastructure in-situ or under construction, we'd welcome a conversation.

Accountants, tax and business advisors to landed estates and rural businesses throughout Scotland. Our rural business team provides a range of services from agricultural consultancy and strategic advice to high level tax planning and mitigation. Our client service team approach ensures that clients benefit from joined up cohesive advice from experts who understand their business and the issues at hand.

Scottish Borders based Ericht Planning & Property Consultants provides planning and development advice throughout Scotland. Our services include planning appraisals, a wide variety planning applications and planning appeals for residential and commercial, including diversification, projects. Our Clients include the agricultural sector, rural landowners, developers and individuals seeking to progress developments principally within the rural sector. Our Principal, Kate Jenkins, is a rural practice Chartered Surveyor and Chartered Planner with over 20 years’ experience of working with Clients in the rural sector as a land agent and planning consultant.

Estate365 is a comprehensive estate management software designed to bring the people, property, land, assets and day-to-day operations of a rural estate together in one secure system. Developed from first hand experience of working on Scottish estates, Estate365 supports estate teams across game and deer management, property, forestry, assets and vehicles, compliance, finance, tasks, inspections, maintenance and reporting. Its connected Field App also allows staff to record important information while working outdoors, including in areas with limited mobile signal. Estate365 replaces disconnected spreadsheets, paperwork and separate systems with a clear, estate-wide overview. Owners, managers, employees and other estate stakeholders can access the information relevant to their work, monitor upcoming requirements and ensure that operational, maintenance and compliance tasks are not overlooked. We are looking to connect with estate owners, landowners, estate managers, factors, rural professionals and organisations involved in supporting or managing rural estates. Scottish Land & Estates members can receive a free setup consultation to discuss their current systems and explore how Estate365 could support their estate.

“Online security for Private Estates - Estate Lives guides high-net-worth owners and their estates business teams through the complexities of online risk, offering free expert guidance, tailored solutions, and the advantage of collective buying power to strengthen cyber resilience o estate operations and for family privacy.”

Euroforest Limited, after 25 years of sustained service to the forest industry, continue to offer woodland owners the complete, professional, harvesting and marketing package. Purchasing timber standing or felled at roadside, we can offer financially secure access to a broad range of markets for both certified and non-certified timber. Operating independently with established trading partnerships using proven contractors with diverse skills who can deliver owners objectives in both broadleaf and conifer woodlands.

The Extraordinary Adventure Club creates and delivers journeys of discovery for individuals focused on achieving personal mastery. Each engagement is bespoke and experiences are conducted throughout the globe.

Farm Stock (Scotland) Ltd is a farmer owned, livestock marketing co-operative dedicated to maximising returns to livestock producers. Based in the Scottish Borders since 1996 and through a network of farmer groups and experienced staff it now successfully operates throughout Scotland and the North of England. As a farmers’ co-op Farm Stock’s role is to ensure that members achieve the highest possible net returns by maximising livestock prices and by minimising marketing costs. Primestock are marketed on a deadweight basis to a UK wide network of abattoirs and store and breeding stock are traded direct from farm to farm.