SEBG News Archive
28/12/2007 |
Revellers Turn to Estates to be King of the Castle for New YearEdinburgh may be Scotland’s biggest Hogmanay party but Scotland’s rural estates are now staking a claim as the perfect place to bring in the New Year. Estates owners are facing unprecedented demand for property to rent over the festive period with the desire to be ‘king of the castle’ top of the list. ... more >> |
11/10/2007 |
Tenant Farming Forum Consultation: Helping New Entrants Into AgricultureCabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead has asked the Tenant Farming Forum (TFF), of which SEBG is a member, to help the Scottish Government in developing options to assist new entrants to get started in farming ... more >> |
02/10/2007 |
Scottish Estates Condemn Wildlife CrimeThe Scottish Estates Business Group, which represents progressive rural estates throughout Scotland, today (Tuesday, October 2) strongly condemned instances of wildlife crime and said estates needed to put in place measures to ensure the law is upheld ... more >> |
27/09/2007 |
Forestry Has Important Role In Climate ChangeScottish landowners and the Government must continue to work together to "seize the opportunities" that the country's forests and woodlands can play in tackling climate change. Leading figures from the Scottish forestry industry gathered in Edinburgh today (27 September ) to debate the future prospects for the industry ... more >> |
10/09/2007 |
Scottish Estates Support Crackdown on Wildlife CrimeThe Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG), which represents progressive rural estates throughout Scotland, today expressed its 'full support' for the Scottish Government's stance on wildlife crime following the publication of figures on the level of bird poisoning in Scotland ... more >> |
04/09/2007 |
Death of Duke of BuccleuchFollowing the announcement today of the death of the Duke of Buccleuch, Roddy Jackson, Deputy Chairman of the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG), said ... more >> |
26/04/2007 |
Salmon fishing nets £550m tourism bonanzaSalmon fishing is poised to deliver a £550m bonanza over the next five years to the Scottish tourism industry ... more >> |
20/10/2006 |
Rural partnership launches bid to promote economic growthAgainst a backdrop of an international OECD Conference on Investment Priorities for Rural Development hosted in Edinburgh, a partnership of key rural organisations representing rural business interests and Scottish Enterprise today (Friday 20th October) announced they are to join forces in an effort to promote economic growth in Scotland’s countryside... more >> |
13/10/2006 |
Scottish estates launch 'rural manifesto' for 2007 electionsThe Scottish Estates Business Group, which represents progressive rural estates in Scotland, today (Friday) launched its rural manifesto for next year's Scottish Parliamentary and local authority elections... more >> |
03/10/2006 |
Scotland's rural sector must wake up to renewablesScotland's rural sector must now grasp the opportunities presented by renewables. That was the message from a conference and exhibition held today in Edinburgh... more >> |
28/09/2006 |
Estates launch drive to tackle new entrants to farming shortageThe Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG), which represents progressive rural estates in Scotland, said today (Thursday September 28th) the farming industry and the Scottish Executive should develop a comprehensive... more >> |
12/09/2006 |
Farming industry addresses new entrants issue at special conferenceScotland’s farming organisations are to address the crucial issue of creating opportunities for new entrants to the industry at a special conference... more >> |
22/08/2006 |
Farming industry event examines new entrants challengeAn industry-wide conference is being staged next month to address one of the biggest challenges facing farming... more >> |
24/07/2006 |
Explosive opening for restored Reivers strongholdOne of the most impressive of the old Border Reivers' strongholds has been saved for the future... more >> |
28/06/2006 |
Rural development programme needs clearer commitment to farm business developmentThe Scottish Executive’s proposed seven-year rural development programme must make a clearer commitment... more >> |
21/06/2006 |
'Pan-industry' rural renewables conference for ScotlandA major conference and exhibition on renewable energy for the rural sector is to take place at Murrayfield, Edinburgh... more >> |
03/05/2006 |
Crofting Bill "Fails to Protect Crofting"The Crofting Reform Bill being considered by the Scottish Parliament fails to protect crofting, MSPs were told today... more >> |
27/04/2006 |
Consultation is "common sense" approachScotland’s leading rural Estates today (Thursday) appealed for greater consultation with rural communities... more >> |
29/03/2006 |
Landlord tenant relationships the main topic of SRPBA and SEBG discussions with MinisterRepresentatives of the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) and Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) met Rural Development and Environment Minister Ross Finnie... more >> |
13/03/2006 |
Is there a future in farming?Farmers will be asked to look at the reasons why they farm at the last in a series of farm business development seminars... more >> |
03/03/2006 |
Estates group fears 'climate of uncertainty' over crofting billThe Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG), which represents progressive rural estates, said today... more >> |
27/02/2006 |
Scottish estates warn of planning tax threat to housingThe Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) which represents progressive rural estates, today (Monday February 27) warned that Government plans to introduce... more >> |
10/02/2006 |
Mackie delivers farm business vision to diversity seminarFarmers need to face the world as it is and not as they would like it to be, according to one of Scotland’s leading businessmen... more >> |
31/01/2006 |
Estates at forefront of red squirrel conservationScotland's progressive rural estates yesterday joined forces with the Scottish Executive in its drive to preserve Scotland's red squirrel population... more >> |
29/12/2005 |
A New Generation Enjoys Scotland's EstatesA new generation of visitors is flocking to Scotland’s rural estates following a surge of interest in outdoor leisure activities and adventure sports... more >> |
06/12/2005 |
Farm Business development seminars get underway in New YearA series of seminars promoting farm business development is to start in January... more >> |
03/12/2005 |
Rural Exception Sites - a rural housing solution. SEBG comment, Press and JournalWhen the Scottish Parliament was re-established we were told in no uncertain terms that it would provide Scottish solutions to Scottish problems... more >> |
21/11/2005 |
SEBG welcome executive's integrated tourism plansThe Scottish Estates Business Group, which represents progressive rural estates in Scotland, today welcomed... more >> |
06/10/2005 |
Landlords must play key role in avoiding rural housing crisisWith the revelation that 47% of holiday homes are in rural areas, the debate surrounding affordable rural housing... more >> |
29/09/2005 |
Estates Join Forces with Executive to Promote Farm Business DevelopmentThe Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG), which represents progressive rural estates in Scotland, today (Thursday September 29) announced it is preparing a series of seminars... more >> |
28/05/2005 |
Modern estates are dusting off their image - reported by Duke of Buccleuch, Scotsman.comThis week at Drumlanrig Castle in Dumfriesshire we enthusiastically played host to busloads of children who were right at home with fields of animals and a host of other attractions at an open day on the Queensberry Estate... more >> |
25/05/2005 |
Bellamy invites all to Enjoy EstatesLeading environmentalist Dr David Bellamy today (Wednesday May 25) joined forces with the Duke of Buccleuch to launch Enjoy Estates (www.enjoyestates.org), a new internet initiative which showcases Scottish rural Estates and promotes their public facilities and attractions... more >> |
09/05/2005 |
Shortage of skilled labour will affect upgrading of Scotland's housing stockA shortage of skilled contractors in remote and rural areas will have a major impact on the Scottish Executive’s attempt to improve standards in housing stock, according to the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG)... more >> |
21/03/2005 |
Scottish Estates celebrate spring outdoor access festivalMembers of the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) will this week play host to a range of outdoor activities in locations throughout Scotland as part of the Spring Outdoor Access Festival. The Festival, which runs from 18th - 28th March across the country, is being coordinated... more >> |
22/02/2005 |
Estates launch new access guide for outdoor enthusiastsScotland’s leading landowners today (Tuesday February 22) launched an access rights guide for the public and urged outdoor enthusiasts to herald a new era for the Scottish countryside... more >> |
16/12/2004 |
Estates Group issues way ahead plan for tenanted sectorThe Scottish Estates Business Group said today that a formidable cross-industry and political effort is needed to rebuild confidence in the tenant farming sector in Scotland... more >> |
22/11/2004 |
Shedding light on the role of estates (Dundee Courier 22/11/2004) PDF 182 KbLandowners have been traditionally portrayed as the bad boys... more >> |
10/11/2004 |
Progressive Scottish estate wins investor in people statusOne of Scotland’s most progressive land-based businesses, Atholl Estates at Blair Atholl, Perthshire, has been awarded IiP status by Investors in People Scotland... more >> |
05/11/2004 |
Estates group calls for common sense to prevail in community buy outsThe Scottish Estates Business Group today (05 November 2004) called for common sense to prevail in attempts by community bodies to buy rural estates under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act... more >> |
02/11/2004 |
SEBG calls for unified approach to provision of affordable housingThe private rented sector has an important role to play in the provision of affordable housing for let in both urban and rural areas, according to the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG). The Group has called for closer links between the sector, social landlords and local authorities... more >> |
16/10/2004 |
Earl sends adapt-or-die warning to scots estatesA Clarion call has been given to Scotland's estate owners to either adapt their ways - or face an uncertain future and yet more legislation... more >> |
13/10/2004 |
Owners of Estates urged to moderniseThe owners of Scotland's estates have again been told of the need to modernise and improve their image... more >> |
21/09/2004 |
Estates Dispute 'Rush' to Sell FarmsThe Scottish Estates Business Group today (Tuesday) disputed claims that landowners were rushing to sell agricultural land before the implementation of new legislation giving tenants a pre-emptive right to buy... more >> |
16/08/2004 |
SEBG welcome guide to Agricultural Holdings ActThe Scottish Estates Business Group today urged landowners and tenant farmers to embrace a new layman's guide to the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act... more >> |
12/08/2004 |
It may not be a Glorious 12th, but it’s a business to be proud ofIf you were to believe everything you have read about the prospects for the Glorious 12th this year, you would be forgiven for thinking that those of us involved in the industry are running round, frantically echoing Private Fraser’s woeful declaration: "We’re doomed. We’re all doomed." more >> |
15/06/2004 |
Scotland's Largest Estates Open Their DoorsThe Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) has today launched a programme of Estate open days across Scotland, inviting the public to see behind the scenes of a modern working estate for the first time. Starting on Saturday 29th May, SEBG members including... more >> |
29/05/2004 |
Estate agents - reported by John Davidson, Scotsman.comOn the photographer’s instructions, Sarah Troughton is standing under the main arch of The Whim, an 18th-century gothic folly that offers a splendid vantage point high above Blair Castle... more >> |
14/01/2004 |
New research confirms Economic Importance of Scottish EstatesEstates in Scotland play a vital role in supporting rural communities... more >> |
Nov 2003 |
Estates urge Ministers to target funds to those areas that need themThe Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) has challenged the proposal from Ministers to increase the population threshold on the Community Right to Buy from 3,000 to 10,000. In its response to the consultation on the draft regulations, submitted today... more >> |
Nov 2003 |
Agricultural Holdings commencement date welcomed by EstatesFollowing today's announcement by the Scottish Executive that Parts 1 and 3 to 8 of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act would be operational before the November 28 the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) has welcomed the progress... more >> |
Nov 2003 |
Agricultural Holdings is an opportunity to restore confidenceOn the eve of the implementation of the new Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act, the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) has called the Act an "opportunity" for the industry, and has urged all involved to co-operate and communicate to ensure that vital confidence is restored... more >> |
