Short-term lets…The reality facing Scotland
Blog Post
In this blog, our Policy Adviser (Access and Visitor Management), Simon Ovenden, shares his frustrations relating to the Scottish Government’s Short Term Lets (STL) licensing legislation and the...
Changes to guidance for phase 2 of Scotland’s route map out of the covid crisis
News
Today (02 July) the First Minster announced changes to the guidance for Phase 2 of Scotland’s route map out of the covid crisis. This has seen the relaxation of several rules due to changing...
SLE welcomes budget measures to support rural economy
News
Financial support for Scotland’s food and drink industry and funding for gigabit-capable broadband has been welcomed by Scottish Land & Estates.
The rural business organisation also said it was...
Scotland’s vital tourism sector must be supported
News
At a time when Scotland’s fragile rural economy is facing unprecedented changes and an uncertain future, care must be taken to ensure any changes to the regulations for short-term lets doesn’t have a...
Meet the Helping it Happen finalists: Tourism Award
Blog Post
Just in case you haven’t heard of our Helping It Happen Awards before, it’s probably best to kick off this series of ‘Meet the finalists’ with a little introduction. The Awards highlight how...
Ogilvy Spirits
HIH Case Study
Ogilvy Spirits began as a farm diversification in 2013. Frustrated with the secondary potatoes that the supermarkets did not want, owners Graeme and Caroline sought to find a use for these unwanted...
Short-term lets - a balancing act
Blog Post
Marcelina Hamilton is Scottish Land & Estate’s policy advisor for rural business and property. Here she explains why it’s important to get the balance right for any new regulations introduced to the...
From wilderness to accessible community space
HIH Case Study
How volunteer power is unlocking the landscape and history of Cullen
Castle Hill offers a stunning panoramic view of Cullen Bay and, in the past, it was a place which was enjoyed by local families...
Penicuik House & Café
HIH Case Study
Penicuik House is one of the finest examples of a Neo Palladian Mansion in the UK and now lies in a magnificent and safe state of ruination. It was saved from demolition by the Clerk family, Penicuik...
Barnbougle Castle
HIH Case Study
Barnbougle Castle lies on the shore of the Firth of Forth on the Rosebery Estate and is a prominent landmark and important heritage site.
The Grade 1 listed castle dates back to the 13th Century...
All abilities path at Jahama
HIH Case Study
Working in partnership with JAHAMA Highland Estates, Nevis Landscape Partnership identified the need for an all abilities path and bridge along Glen Nevis, at the foot of Ben Nevis, in Fort William.
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