Scottish Land & Estates

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

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Landowners and managers within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park came together to discuss good practices and help stimulate fresh thinking to ensure Scotland’s land is managed responsibly.

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Opportunities to increase the supply of new housing in rural Scotland have been discussed during a visit to a pioneering development in the Scottish Borders by minister for housing Paul McLennan MSP. Hirsel Estate, which is part of Douglas & Angus Estates and is located at Coldstream on the nort

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The rent freeze introduced by the Scottish Government is not unlawful a senior judge has ruled after an appeal by private sector landlords.

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Issues affecting rural businesses and communities in Argyll have been raised with the UK Government during a visit by John Lamont MP to Ardkinglas Estate near Cairndow. Mr Lamont, the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Scotland Office, joined representatives from several estates in the re

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Rural communities are being urged to share success stories from their local regions as the nominations for the Helping it Happen Awards 2023 are launched. Estates, farms, rural businesses, individuals, charities and projects can all be nominated for awards which focus on the key role these parties p

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A coalition of landlords and letting bodies has submitted a Petition to the Court of Session in Edinburgh seeking a Judicial Review of the Scottish Government’s rent control and eviction ban legislation. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) and Propertym

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Two new staff appointments have strengthened membership services at rural business organisation, Scottish Land & Estates. Carmen McPherson has joined as membership communications manager at its Musselburgh headquarters whilst George Moore has been appointed as the South West Regional Support Off

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The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed plans for welfare benefits to keep pace with inflation but expressed concern that other measures announced as part of the UK Government’s Autumn statement don’t go far enough to protect social housing tenants during an u

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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.

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