Two Scottish farming machinery rings have announced plans to merge, creating a co-op with a combined membership of more than 4,000 and an annual turnover of £100m. Laurencekirk-based Ringlink Scotland and North Kessock-based Highland Business Services (HBS) are farming rings, which allow farmers, crofters and other agricultural businesses the chance to pool machinery, labour and
LABOUR and Green MSPs have united to urge the SNP Scottish government to go “much further” on land reform. The calls came as MSPs prepared to debate the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, which would enable ministers to intervene to break up large estates as they come up for sale. Warning the Bill could be a missed opportunity, Scottish
It is the largest ever land purchase made by Scotland’s leading conservation charity, made possible by a multi-million-pound private donation. The Scottish Wildlife Trust will today be given the keys to the Inverbloom Estate in the Scottish Highlands, becoming custodians of almost 7,620 hectares of peatland, ancient woods, farm, lochs and lochans. The £17.5m buyout
Having visited Edinburgh multiple times, it’s undeniable that this city holds a significant place on the global cultural map. The vibrant festivals celebrating diverse forms of art, the ever-changing weather, the warm and friendly locals, and the quintessentially Scottish atmosphere make Edinburgh feel like a world apart. This city, steeped in history, has always had