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At Anderson Strathern, our expert energy and rural specialists can provide the necessary guidance and advice to make certain that all involved parties are aware of their responsibilities and rights along with the duties owed to the wider communities and local people.
At Anderson Strathern, our expert energy and rural specialists can provide the necessary guidance and advice to make certain that all involved parties are aware of their responsibilities and rights along with the duties owed to the wider communities and local people.
We are aware that occupiers and owners of rural land in Scotland can be met with a large number of rural land management issues. Our experts have the practical knowledge to assist you regardless of the complexity of your situation.
Our legal team are proficient across all rural land management issues, and have a unique wealth of experience, covering areas such as health and safety legislation and employment law, the management of sporting and fishing rights, carbon offsetting and natural capital, and public funding including Common Agricultural Policy.
The usage of land, especially, with emphasis on woodlands, restoration of peatlands, carbon, and soil management, has started to attract substantial private and public investment. Whilst the primary focus is to reduce climate related emissions, there has also been a significant shift in how rural land is used, accessed, and managed.
No matter what type of issue you are facing, you can be confident that our specialists will be able to identify the most pragmatic and practical solution for your rural land management needs.
We can provide specialist legal assistance with a wide range of land management matters, including:
If you’re looking for rural land management advice, get in touch with our expert solicitors today.
Contact us on 0131 270 7700, visit our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Shetland or Orkney, or fill in our enquiry form to request a call back.
Where clients are looking to sell or purchase rural land, we can help to ensure that the necessary legal requirements are met. Our expert solicitors can assist with negotiations, drafting contracts, conducting due diligence, and more.
To discuss your rural land sale and acquisition needs today, please get in touch with our expert solicitors at Anderson Strathern.
Navigating legal areas such as rural land usage and planning regulations can prove to be complicated. Our solicitors at Anderson Strathern have much experience assisting clients to secure the permits they need to develop land, or gain permission to use land for a certain purpose.
When it comes to the usage of rural land, we have in-depth knowledge to help clients consider and comply with necessary environmental regulations, as well as local zoning requirements.
At Anderson Strathern we are able to assist clients with sustainable management of rural land. Our assistance covers all key sustainability areas, such as rural land conservation, productivity and food security of rural land, community engagement matters, considering and responding to climate change, and the relevant governance and policies.
For more information about sustainable land management, please contact our expert solicitors today.
Our expert rural lawyers can assist you to draft and review land management contracts and agreements, including documents related to grazing rights, tenancy agreements, or licences and leases.
It’s important to ensure that you understand the terms of any legal contracts you are entering into, to safeguard your interests, and avoid disputes later down the line.
The five pillars of sustainable land management are as follows:
Land management refers to the process of enhancing and supervising the use of land, including the resources that the land has to offer. It covers various key areas including administration and planning, and utilising strategies to ensure that land is managed sustainably and responsibly.
There are various regulations which apply to the management of rural land in Scotland, a few of which include:
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: Referring to a type of legislation which serves to protect habitats, wildlife and plants, including areas of rural land.
Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016: Legislation intended to ensure transparency and fairness, ensuring that local communities are consulted where decisions will impact land usage.
Our expert solicitors can provide full guidance on which regulations will affect your rural land management, and ensure that you comply with these.
The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) no longer applies in the UK after the UK’s exit from the European Union. In January 2023, the government proposed a new environmental land management scheme (ELMs) to invest money directly into domestic agriculture.
Three different programs have been suggested under the new plan, namely:
At Anderson Strathern, we have a long history of rural affairs. We appreciate that engagement between all parties is important, and that certain sustainable behaviours and practices are needed when making decisions about land. Understanding both commercial and rural environments is of the utmost importance when navigating this fast developing industry.
Whether it’s generating returns using carbon credits, or off-setting carbon emissions, our teams at Anderson Strathern have the expertise and knowledge to ensure that clients are in the ideal position to achieve their goals.
We appreciate that agricultural planning law matters can be difficult to navigate, which is why we work closely with a dedicated team of agricultural planning law experts. To access support, please contact a member of our team with the contact details provided below.
If you’re looking for rural land management advice, get in touch with our expert solicitors today.
Contact us on 0131 270 7700, visit our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, East Lothian, Shetland or Orkney, or fill in our enquiry form to request a call back.
"Anderson Strathern is the “go to” firm, as far as I am concerned, for rural property issues. When I am asked for a recommendation it is always Anderson Strathern. The team is efficient; approachable and very knowledgeable in this complex area of law."
