Press Release Press Release Agricultural issues addressed at Farming Scotland Conference 8 January 2018 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business The challenges and concerns facing the agricultural industry were discussed last week at the annual Farming Scotland Conference. More than…
Blog Post Blog Post Private Residential Tenancies: An Update for Landlords 20 December 2017 Anne Miller Land and Rural Business As of 1 December 2017 a wholesale reform of the private letting market has taken effect by way of the Private Housing (Tenancies)(Scotland…
Blog Post Blog Post New Sporting Rights Code of Practice issued 14 December 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business In the agricultural world, it is not unusual for landowners to let their land whilst retaining the sporting rights. The landowner may then…
Blog Post Blog Post The Modern Limited Duration Tenancy 1 December 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business With effect from 30 November 2017, a new type of tenancy for farms and agricultural lands has been introduced under the Land Reform (…
Blog Post Blog Post The Eviction of Short Assured Tenancies 6 November 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business Are you a Landlord of a private residential property in Scotland? If so – are you prepared for 1 December 2017? On that date, the Private…
Blog Post Blog Post Queensferry Crossing... but for a Queen's Ransom? 6 November 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business Could your land be subject to compulsory acquisition for an infrastructure project? Following the much anticipated recent opening of the…
Blog Post Blog Post Changes to Crofting Law on the Horizon? 13 September 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business On 28 August 2017, the Scottish Government announced the start of The Crofting Consultation 2017. The Consultation is open until 20…
Blog Post Blog Post Marking Your Territory 13 September 2017 Robin Dunlop Land and Rural Business The Importance of Knowing your Boundaries Voluntary registration of title in the Land Register is currently a hot topic in Scottish land…
Press Release Press Release Search is on to Identify Scottish Sheep and Beef Farming Ambassadors 12 September 2017 Kenneth Mackay Firm News, Land and Rural Business The organisers of two high profile awards for livestock farmers in Scotland, are urging farmers and others involved in the industry to…
Blog Post Blog Post Hope for Farming Subsidies yet? 14 August 2017 Robin Dunlop Land and Rural Business Soon after the referendum vote in favour of Brexit, European politicians began to stress that British farmers would lose out on the…
Blog Post Blog Post Landmark Fox Hunting Conviction Under Scottish Wild Mammal Protection Laws 18 July 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business The first successful prosecution under the Protection of Wild Mammals (Scotland) Act 2002 took place on 29 June 2017, almost 15 years after…
Blog Post Blog Post Royal Highland Show Completes Voluntary Registration 18 July 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business From 2024, all privately owned land in Scotland should be moved onto the Land Register. Solicitor Lesley Mearns explains the process. The…
Blog Post Blog Post Finders Keepers? Treasure Finds in Scotland 7 June 2017 Robin Dunlop Land and Rural Business News that metal detecting enthusiasts discovered a hoard of Viking treasure hit the headlines again recently, notably for the eyebrow-…
Blog Post Blog Post Landlords Look Out: Energy Performance and Repairing Standards in the Private Rented Sector 7 June 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business Despite recent steps taken towards the Brexit door by the UK government, for the moment European Union directives continue to impact upon…
Blog Post Blog Post Scottish Natural Heritage Operations Requiring Consent 2 May 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is tasked with ensuring that the natural environment in Scotland is preserved and managed correctly. Where…
Blog Post Blog Post Drones: Taking Farming to New Heights? 20 February 2017 Christopher Lindley Land and Rural Business The recent explosion in the popularity of drones has not escaped the agricultural world, with many farmers recognising the benefits that…
Blog Post Blog Post Challenges Faced by Young Farmers Starting Out 7 February 2017 Robin Dunlop Land and Rural Business The Royal Bank of Scotland last week urged action to aid young farmers to get on the farming ladder. It is encouraging that a major Bank…
Blog Post Blog Post Beavers Granted Leave to Remain in Scotland 25 January 2017 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business The Scottish Government has now confirmed that, following a formal Habitats Regulations Assessment, the beavers’ specification as a British…
Blog Post Blog Post Rural Renewables: Making your project a success. 17 November 2016 Debbie Dewar Land and Rural Business The key to a successful renewables project is proper groundwork from the outset. Despite the Scottish Government’s lack of commitment to…
Press Release Press Release Perth curling competition organisers on the lookout for cool customers to sweep up top prizes 7 November 2016 Kenneth Mackay Firm News, Land and Rural Business Cool customers are being invited to hit the ice for the annual Farmers’ Trophy curling competition, sponsored by Thorntons. The firm’s Land…
Blog Post Blog Post The Future of Forestry in Scotland 4 October 2016 Lesley Mearns Land and Rural Business At present the management of forestry in Scotland lies with the UK Forestry Commission despite the fact forestry is a broadly devolved area…