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22/12/2009

Game on for Scottish Produce This Christmas

Scottish rural estates are celebrating a festive boost as more people are turning to game and other local produce to put on the table over Christmas and New Year. Demand for home-grown food has soared, with Scottish venison proving particularly popular this year... >>

29/09/2009

Scotland Called to ‘Unleash the Power’ of Own Produce

Scotland’s leading rural estates, farmers and an internationally renowned chef today joined forces with the Scottish Government to highlight how the country’s ‘world class’ natural produce should play a pivotal role in delivering future economic, tourism and environmental success... >>

26/08/2009

Estates Pledge to Lead in Fight Against Wildlife Crime

The Scottish Estates Business Group, which represents progressive rural estates, said today that estates are committed to taking a leading role in the fight against wildlife crime.... >>

23/06/2009

‘You’re Welcome’ Say Scotland’s Estates

Scotland’s estates are joining together to roll out the welcome mat this summer.

A new initiative called ‘You’re Welcome’ was launched today (Tues) to showcase the broad range of events and activities available... >>

30/04/2009

states delivering on Wildlife Conservation

The Scottish Estates Business Group said today (Thursday) that estates across Scotland are proving they are playing a key role in wildlife conservation... more >>

17/12/2008

Scottish Estates welcome Right To Buy announcement

The Scottish Estates Business Group, which represents progressive estates throughout Scotland, today (Wednesday) welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement to rule out any extension of right to buy ... more >>

18/11/2008

Rural Affairs Minister launches industry practitioner guide to snaring

A number of expert rural organisations have joined with the Scottish Government to launch a unique practitioners' guide to snaring which emphasises best practice of an important countryside pest control tool ... more >>

13/10/2008

Rural Organisations Call For ‘Reason and Responsibility’ In Snaring Debate

Leading Scottish rural organisations united today to call for 'reason and responsibility' to prevail in the ongoing debate on the use of snares in the countryside. Representatives of farmers, gamekeepers, land managers, landowners and community interests issued ... more >>

05/09/2008

Scottish Estates say Royal Society report is a 'vital blueprint' for rural Scotland

The Scottish Estates Business Group, which represents progressive rural estates in Scotland, said today the report on the future of hills and islands published today by the Royal Society of Edinburgh is a ‘vital blueprint’ for rural communities..... more >>

29/06/2008

Staying Out for the Summer on Scotland's Estates

When school is out this summer, Scotland’s countryside is surely “in”.  Scotland’s Estates are the place for children and families to enjoy and explore Scotland’s great outdoors this year. A new initiative by the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) is encouraging young people to make the most of their summer holidays.... more >>

04/05/2008

Land owners are vital in future success of Scotland's birds of prey

The Scottish Rural Property and Business Association (SRPBA) and the Scottish Estates Business Group (SEBG) have today issued a joint statement to reinforce and encourage the important role played by both private and public sector land managers in supporting, through diverse initiatives, bird of prey populations on their land... more >>

24/04/2008

Estates to play key role in tackling climate change

Scotland’s progressive estates said today (Thursday) that landowners will have a key role to play in addressing climate change and its effect on rural Scotland for generations to come... more >>

20/02/2008

Rural Scotland Pledges to Deliver 'Highest Standard' in Snaring

Scotland's land management organisations said today (Wednesday) they supported government plans to introduce new measures to ensure that snaring in Scotland is carried out to the 'very highest standards'... more >>

 

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