Scottish Land & Estates

Scottish Land & Estates Helping rural Scotland thrive. Our members are also at the forefront of providing housing, employment, tourism & enterprise and farming opportunities.

We promote the wide range of benefits land-based businesses provide: the tourist attractions, leisure facilities and landscapes, all enjoyed by the public.

04/09/2026

A huge thank you to Scottish Woodlands!

As we celebrate 10 years of recognising the people, businesses and communities helping rural Scotland thrive, we're shining a spotlight on the organisations supporting this year's awards.

Today, we're highlighting Scottish Woodlands Ltd, sponsor of the Rural Rising Star Award, which recognises an individual who has shown growth, ambition and determination in their rural career.

Scottish Woodlands is a largely employee-owned forestry management company with decades of experience in woodland creation, harvesting, carbon services and land management.

Join us on 1 October at the EICC, Edinburgh, for our biggest celebration yet.

✨ Celebrate rural success stories
🍽️ Enjoy a three-course dinner
🤝 Connect with people from across rural Scotland

⏰ Less than two weeks left to book your tickets.

🔗 Link in the comments

🚁 A major step forward for wildfire resilience in Scotland.The Scottish Government has announced dedicated helicopter su...
03/09/2026

🚁 A major step forward for wildfire resilience in Scotland.

The Scottish Government has announced dedicated helicopter support for wildfire response, with aircraft able to be placed on standby and deployed immediately during periods of high, very high and extreme wildfire risk.

This follows our call for guaranteed helicopter availability and reflects the concerns and evidence provided by our members about the growing threat wildfires pose to communities, wildlife, businesses and landscapes.

While this is an important milestone, it is only part of the solution. We'll continue to champion a long-term approach to wildfire prevention, preparedness and response.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the case for change.

You can read more here: https://tinyurl.com/nseesyaj

02/09/2026

We're shining a spotlight on the organisations supporting the 2026 Helping it Happen Awards. 🌟

Today, we're highlighting The Exiteers, sponsor of the Working with Communities Award, recognising the projects making rural communities great places to live.

The Exiteers is a Scottish business consultancy and investment firm dedicated to enabling business evolution, supporting organisations through growth, investment, transformation and exit.
Join us on 1 October at the EICC, Edinburgh, for our biggest celebration yet.

✨ Celebrate rural success stories
🍽️ Enjoy a three-course dinner
🤝 Meet people from across rural Scotland
⏰ Only two weeks left to book your tickets.
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/45nem7mn

When the Glenmore-Strathnethy wildfire broke out, land-based and rural businesses responded with people, machinery, loca...
01/09/2026

When the Glenmore-Strathnethy wildfire broke out, land-based and rural businesses responded with people, machinery, local knowledge and specialist expertise.

Our new report shows the scale of that contribution – more than 250 pieces of equipment, nearly £6.4 million in recorded equipment value, and 266 person-days volunteered, authorised to assist or placed on standby.

But it also makes clear that Scotland needs a better system: one that identifies, mobilises and integrates rural capability before the next major wildfire. Read the report and join us in calling for a planned, exercised wildfire resilience model.

Link in the comments 👇

Photo credit: Peter Jolly, Northpix

31/08/2026

⏰ Only 2 weeks left to book your place at the Helping it Happen Awards 2026!

Join us on 1 October at the EICC for a special evening celebrating the people, businesses and communities helping rural Scotland thrive.

This year marks 10 years of the Helping it Happen campaign – and it’s set to be our biggest awards ceremony yet. 🎉

✨ Celebrate inspiring success stories
🍽️ Enjoy a three-course dinner
🤝 Network with people from across rural Scotland
Tickets are selling fast, so don't wait to secure your seat.

🎟️ Book now via the link in the comments 👇

28/08/2026

Tickets are selling fast for the 2026 Helping it Happen Awards!

Join us on 1 October at the EICC as we celebrate 10 years of recognising the people, businesses and communities helping rural Scotland thrive.

Ahead of the event we would like to thank Accountants, sponsor of our Innovation in Farming Award. With extensive expertise in accountancy, taxation and succession planning, EQ supports rural businesses through every stage of their journey.

Don't miss what promises to be our biggest celebration yet.
🔗 Book tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/45nem7mn

✨ Raise a glass to rural success stories
🍽️ Enjoy a three-course dinner
🏆 Celebrate the 2026 award winners
🤝 Connect with leaders and communities from across rural Scotland

27/08/2026

"This award recognises individuals who go above and beyond and puts them in the spotlight for a change."

As part of our 10th anniversary Helping it Happen Awards, we're proud to highlight The Royal Countryside Fund, whose support has helped introduce the new Rural Champion Award.

The Rural Champion Award recognises the individuals making a real and lasting impact in rural communities across Scotland. The people who go above and beyond, often without recognition, to strengthen their communities and help them thrive.

💷 The winner will receive £10,000 for their community organisation to continue their vital work.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be shining a spotlight on the organisations supporting this year's awards and celebrating the people helping rural Scotland succeed.

Join us on 1 October at the EICC for our biggest Helping it Happen Awards celebration yet.

✨ Celebrate rural success stories
🍽️ Enjoy a three-course dinner
🏆 Honour the 2026 winners
🤝 Network with people from across rural Scotland

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast. Book now: https://tinyurl.com/45nem7mn

✨ Just SIX weeks to go until the Helping it Happen Awards 2026! ✨Join us on 1 October at the Edinburgh International Con...
24/08/2026

✨ Just SIX weeks to go until the Helping it Happen Awards 2026! ✨

Join us on 1 October at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre as we celebrate 10 years of recognising the people, businesses and communities helping rural Scotland thrive.

This milestone event is set to be our biggest yet, with a record number of nominations from across Scotland.

🥂 Raise a glass to rural success stories
🍽️ Enjoy a three-course dinner
🏆 Celebrate our 2026 award winners
🤝 Connect with leaders, businesses and communities from across rural Scotland

Tickets are selling fast, so don't miss your chance to be part of this landmark evening.

📅 1 October 2026
📍 Edinburgh International Conference Centre
🎟️ Book here: https://tinyurl.com/45nem7mn
📧 [email protected]
📞 0131 653 5400

20/08/2026

🎙️ NEW PODCAST: ScotLand Matters Episode 57

What should best practice look like for insetting agreements?

In Part 2 of our insetting discussion, SLE’s Eleanor Kay and Laura Ferrier are joined by Jeremy Moody (CAAV) to explore some of the biggest questions facing farmers, land managers and supply chain businesses.

🌱 Fair payment
📄 Contract length
📊 Data ownership
🚜 Future flexibility
⚖️ Risk and liability

The episode also discusses the recent joint open letter from farming and land management organisations and the key questions governments and supply chains need to address.

🎧 Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/3nxuzb37
📺Or watch here: https://tinyurl.com/3uxr7d93

📖 What will Scotland's Land Reform Act mean for forestry?In the latest edition of Scottish Forestry, our Chief Executive...
19/08/2026

📖 What will Scotland's Land Reform Act mean for forestry?

In the latest edition of Scottish Forestry, our Chief Executive, Sarah-Jane Laing, explores how the Act could reshape the sector, from investment and land transactions to the confidence needed to meet Scotland's ambitious woodland creation targets.

As a sector built on long-term planning and investment, forestry relies on clear and stable policy. The debate around land reform will play an important role in shaping the future of Scotland's rural economy.

👉 Let us know your thoughts. Will the Act strengthen Scotland's forestry sector, or create new challenges for investment and woodland creation?

📖 Credit: Scottish Forestry, the journal of the Royal Scottish Forestry Society (RSFS), Volume 80 Number 2, Summer 2026 - www.rsfs.org.uk.

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