Scottish Land & Estates

The Scottish Government's land reform proposals can help make land more available or are "gambling" with the future of rural communities, according to two differing consultation responses. The Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee issued a Call for Views on the La

More than 40 landowners, including Transport Scotland, SSE Renewables, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, and Tomatin Distillery were invited to meet by representatives of the Strathdearn community to encourage communication and transparency around community benefits from land in the area. The even

A bill which sets out a commitment to addressing the challenges of concentrated land ownership has been introduced by the Scottish Government today.

Land leaders have joined forces to complete a development programme to ensure Scotland’s land is managed responsibly.

Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has welcomed a new rural property expert to its headquarters policy team. Anna Gardiner has joined SLE as a policy adviser (rural property), bringing a wealth of experience from her career in commercial and residential property.

Rural-focused provisions within the latest draft of the National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) have been given a cautious welcome by rural business organisation, Scottish Land & Estates (SLE). The revised NPF4, which sets out sustainable policies against which planning applications would be assess

The Climate Emergency Response Group (CERG) has today launched a report outlining the practical, immediate actions the Scottish Government must take now to avoid the devastating consequences of climate change on communities and livelihoods in Scotland, whilst simultaneously tackling the energy crisi

Yesterday's “budget of choices” missed a prime opportunity to encourage a consumer shift towards low carbon homes and fails Scotland’s would-be First Time Buyers, according to Homes for Scotland (HFS).

A housebuilder based in Coldstream in the Scottish Borders and a Housing Trust based near Aviemore have been named winners in the national Helping it Happen Awards 2021. Now in its fifth year, the Helping It Happen Awards have become firmly established in recognising the role of estates, farms, and

Rural business organisation Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has announced three new appointments to its regional network. Mairi MacLeod Coleman has been appointed as the new chair of the Highland region, with Rob Whitson becoming vice-chair. In SLE’s Central region, Antony Gifford has been s

Taxes on land and property could serve as a powerful tool for helping Scotland develop a robust, resilient wellbeing economy, according to a new report published today for the Scottish Land Commission.

Landowners have criticised proposals to remove the presumption in favour of development that contributes to sustainable development from Scotland's planning system. The Scottish Government is currently consulting on amendments to the Scottish Planning Policy (SPP) in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemi

Scottish Borders-based Hudson Hirsel has scooped a surprise ‘Judges’ Special Award’ in the national Helping it Happen Awards for its outstanding work in house building in rural Scotland.

Landlords of private rented homes and their agents are urging the Scottish Government to consider the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on Scotland’s ongoing efforts to improve the energy efficiency of Scotland’s private rented homes.

Greater flexibility and a rural focus in the planning system is required if rural communities are to thrive in the future as the lasting impact of the coronavirus pandemic takes it toll, according to Scottish Land & Estates (SLE).