Business Directory

Blackadders is a law firm that works as a team to provide first class, trusted advice to individuals and businesses in Scotland and further afield from its offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Perth. The Blackadders’ Rural Land and Business team recognises the particular needs and difficulties facing landowners and farmers in Scotland, a sector subject to massive economic, environmental and legislative pressures. We offer specialist legal advice of the highest quality and provide practical, commercial solutions.

Bonhams Art Collections, Estates & Valuations department offers a professional and confidential service tailored to the needs of our private clients. We provide formal valuations for probate, market and insurance purposes, and advise upon potential sales from individual items to entire collections. In addition we provide our clients and their professional advisors assistance in heritage taxation matters including the negotiation of values for IHT, Gift and Leaseback arrangements, and the Cultural Gifts Scheme.

BorderLink specialise in delivering super-fast broadband to even the most remote locations through our unique wireless technologies. We offer a range of packages with speeds up to 100mbit. Our network currently covers 3000km​2 ​of the Scottish Borders, and we are rapidly expanding into Dumfries and Galloway & South Lanarkshire. We are offering a special discount to other members of Scottish Land and Estates so feel free to get in touch and book in a free, non-obligatory site survey.

We offer specialist professional advice in a range of services including farm and estate management, forestry, estate agency, planning, architecture, surveying and mapping, compensation and compulsory purchase, renewable energy and valuations. We are committed to providing services tailored to our clients’s needs; both traditional and modern, embracing the latest technology whilst remaining passionate about offering a high quality, personal approach.

Established in 2010 and based in Newstead with workshop premises at Charlesfield, Brian Wear Joiner & Contractor Ltd undertake all types of joinery work regardless of size. Specialising in timber frame kits for bespoke new builds and renovating estate owned buildings and barns. Our aim is to work closely with all our clients ensuring all work undertaken is finished to the highest standard.

The British Trout Association was set up in 1983 and represents in the region of 80% of trout production in the UK. It has over 100 members made up of trout farmers, feed suppliers and a number of aquacultural academics. The Association is entirely funded by trout farmers and feed suppliers and receives no direct funding from the Government. The British Trout Association Ltd (BTA) represents the UK trout farming industry and aims to provide a legislative framework for the industry, to support research and development and to promote marketing activities within the industry.

Brodies is renowned for its expertise and understanding of the key issues important to the Scottish rural community. Brodies provides a one-stop legal service to landed estates and rural businesses of all types and sizes. Enlightened thinking influences the way that modern estates are managed and we understand the role that lawyers have to play. Through our top ranked legal knowledge, commercial acumen and creative approach we consistently add value to clients’ businesses and offer innovative solutions to the problems and challenges that they face.

Buccleuch represents the business interests of the Buccleuch family, who can trace their ancestry back to 12th century Scotland. It is a diverse modern enterprise focused on all aspects of sustainable land use. At the heart of the Buccleuch business is a vast land resource supporting surrounding communities in many ways. The land owned by Buccleuch provides a platform for economic activities ranging from renewable energy, commercial property development and tourism, alongside traditional land uses of farming, forestry and shooting.

As a leading independent UK law firm we deliver award winning sector and specialist advice across all three UK jurisdictions (England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). We advise a broad range of estate and landowners, from new buyers of farms and estates to institutional and international investors in rural property, entrepreneurs, farmers and owners of historic estates. Our track record in this sector speaks for itself. For further information, please contact Emma Folkes (English property enquiries) on emma.folkes@burges-salmon.com tel +44(0)117 307 6975