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Number of community-owned assets in Scotland grew by 7% last year

The number of assets under community ownership is continuing to grow and rose by 7% last year. At the end of last year, there were 711 assets owned by 484 community groups covering an area of 211,998 hectares. Figures from the Scottish Government ...

27 Sept 2022 at 15:03

Scotland

Scottish rural economy ‘back in business’ as grouse shooting season begins

Scotland’s rural economy is “back in business” with the Glorious 12th marking the return of the annual grouse shooting season following a difficult two years due to the pandemic. Gamekeepers at estates across Scotland said the significance of ...

12 Aug 2022 at 15:18

Scotland

Tory MSP launches consultation on new Bill to tackle ‘scourge’ of fly-tipping

New legislation is needed to tackle the “growing scourge” of fly-tipping, a Tory MSP has said. Murdo Fraser spoke out on the problem as he revealed plans to introduce what he called a “common sense” Bill at Holyrood. He wants to ...

28 Feb 2022 at 01:25

Scotland

Carbon-offsetting has transformed Scotland’s land market, report finds

Scotland’s land market has been transformed as corporate buyers swoop in for farmland in an effort to offset carbon emissions, according to a new report. Findings from the Scottish Land Commission show the changes to rural land ...

12 Apr 2022 at 08:55

Scotland

Landlords seek legal advice over Scottish Government rent freeze

A “coalition of landlords” is seeking legal advice over a Scottish Government move that has frozen rents and banned evictions until at least April next year. MSPs voted to back the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) ...

13 Oct 2022 at 13:30

Scotland

Landlord coalition file petition for review of rent freeze and eviction ban

A group of landlords associations is seeking a judicial review at Scotland’s highest court over the decision to freeze rents and ban evictions. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), Scottish Land and Estates (SLE) and ...

20 Jan 2023 at 13:32

Scotland

Rural businesses unite to voice concern over grouse shooting licence plans

Nearly 400 businesses have joined together to urge the Scottish Government to rethink “disastrous” plans to licence grouse shooting. Upland estates, farmers, tradespeople and hotels are among those who have written to ...

11 Sept 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Grouse shooting laws will have ‘seismic’ impact, campaigners claim

Laws regulating grouse shooting will have a “seismic” impact on rural Scotland, opponents have claimed as MSPs passed legislation in Holyrood. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill will establish ...

21 Mar 2024 at 17:19

Scotland

Scottish ministers reject call for snare licensing scheme and opt for full ban

Scottish ministers are to push ahead with a full ban on snares – despite pleas from gamekeepers to bring in a licensing scheme to allow use of the devices to continue. Environment minister Gillian Martin ...

09 Nov 2023 at 17:39

Scotland

Gamekeepers fear snaring ban will leave them in ‘dire straits’, MSPs told

Gamekeepers will be left in “dire straits” if snares are banned, MSPs were told, with a Holyrood committee hearing it could be “absolutely devastating” for those who manage the land. Conor Kelly, of the ...

08 Nov 2023 at 13:51

Scotland

Scottish Government’s rent freeze not unlawful, judge rules

The Scottish Government’s rent freeze was not unlawful, a senior judge has ruled following an appeal by private sector landlords. Landlords across Scotland launched the judicial review in the Court of ...

02 Nov 2023 at 17:36

Campaigners warn climate action must not slow as Greens axed from Government

Scotland’s First Minister has been urged to clarify how his Government will tackle key climate targets following the collapse of the powersharing agreement with the Greens. Friends of the Earth ...

25 Apr 2024 at 14:34

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