NEWS AND INSIGHTS

With the Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill currently at Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament, we look at how trap...

Legal Director Fiona Scott provides an update on support available to rural businesses.

We were delighted to sponsor and have 2 teams take part in this year's RSABI Great Glen Challenge.

With fly tipping becoming an increased concern for landowners, we highlight some key points to consider should you find vehicles...

With changes to the law affecting the way in which farm tenants and small businesses borrow money, we set out...

Jenna Wayth has prepared a brief overview of natural heritage destinations in Scotland.

It is crucial to reduce the risk of incidents occurring on farms - what steps can be taken?

Agricultural working can present many risks and dangers. Here we highlight the duties and liabilities of landowners who are employers.

The Scottish Government recently introduced the Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill, Ashley McCann highlights the headline provisions of the...

Overview of the recent Repairing Standard guidance published by the Scottish Government.

With the Government's commitment to Net Zero by 2050, we discuss the business property relief for the Woodland Carbon Code...

With the agricultural sector experiencing challenges due to the current global economy pressures we discuss the help available to Scottish...

The Wildlife Management in Scotland consultation is seeking feedback on the key provisions that are set to be contained within...

We analyse these global effects on the grain harvest amongst other challenges, creating a complex climate for rural businesses. 

Agricultural tenancy reform is once again on the Scottish Government’s agenda with their proposals for change contained in two separate...

Have you sometimes wondered how to tell whether a deal you wish to document, or a document which you are...

Latest Consultation on Land Reform - Is there a proper evidence base, and does it focus accurately on the issues?

Many Scottish landowners have sought to add value to unproductive land through afforestation, although what planning is required?

Perhaps most feel they are familiar with the principle, but some aspects are less well known, and some have been...

The current Energy Performance Certificate (“EPC”) requirements are set out in regulations from 2008, and provide information on how energy...

What is “matrimonial property”?

The Government’s overarching aim is to pass a new Agricultural Bill and for replacement framework and legislation to be in...

The report includes substance from various other sources and specifically ties into A Framework for Tax, published by the Scottish...

Parliament has given Local Authorities until 1st October 2022 to establish a licencing scheme in their area.

Carbon capture and how landowners might be able to capitalise on it has been at the forefront of the rural...

The aim of these regulations is to minimise leakage from stores and to reduce ammonia emissions caused by imprecise spreading...

Scotland is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world, the same however cannot...

Many Agri-Tourism businesses include interactive experiences involving livestock, which presents its own set of risks to manage.

The Register of Controlled Interests in Land (RCI), part of the Scottish Government’s land reform agenda, will go live on...

In 2019 the Scottish Government made changes to the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 and one of these changes is that...

Over the last 18 months the Covid-19 pandemic dominated our lives, however as always, the climate crisis was lurking in...

With the surge in interest and corresponding hike in the value of tree planting, we discuss some important considerations when...

With wet weather and the darker days leading to less visibility, farmers are reminded of their potential liability for leaving...

A spotlight on partnership property and Inheritance Tax.

Wild camping, motor-homing, caravanning and outdoor pursuits such as paddle boarding are all seeing massive surge in popularity.

With current trends towards caravanning and motor-homing there has also been demand in Scotland for more Aires which are common...

Farm Safety Week across the United Kingdom is important in highlighting most common categories of workplace dangers and hazards in...

The scheme as proposed would see farmers receive a one-off payment of up to £100k for surrendering their land or...

The Scottish Government implemented a key part of its Land Reform vision when new regulations came into force on 1st...

The question of refunds can become a grey area.

For land managers: a calm head, regular checking of land, dialogue and education will all be key in navigating through...

The viability of any businesses, especially those of farming and rural business, is dependent on cashflow and lending to further...

Mediation, once a little known or understood concept, now becoming recognised as an effective tool for businesses and landowners alike.

The relinquishment rules introduced by the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 are being brought into force on 28 February this...

A year of change…..and there’s more on the way With the Tenant’s Amnesty, Brexit and of course Covid-19, 2020 was...

Land and Rural Business Partner, Mike Blair discusses a 25 year perspective of Land Reform.

With people urged to stay at home, the right to privacy saw a revived importance in our new way of...

Over a number of years there have been various pieces of land reform legislation including the Community Right to Buy...

Self-building gives you the opportunity to design a one-off family home that ticks all the boxes: design, living requirements and,...

Many potential issues might be avoided if a Will is put in place.

Pause before undertaking an activity and consider the risks posed and how you can reduce them.