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For over 100 years, Scottish Land & Estates has been the voice of landowners and rural businesses throughout Scotland. We are a membership-based organisation representing a wide range of rural businesses, including farmers, foresters, tourism operators, housing providers, leisure companies, and renewable energy providers.
Our members provide a wide range of economic, environmental and social benefits which, although not unique, are vital to the success and survival of communities throughout rural Scotland. They play a critical role in ensuring sustainable, healthy and empowered rural communities, providing housing, employment and a wide range of other public benefits.
Our members provide:
- Food in the shape of crops and livestock;
- Employment and affordable housing in rural areas;
- Tourism, recreation and health opportunities;
- Wood and fibre products from timber production;
- Caring for landscapes, habitats and wildlife;
- Investing in and maintain the rural built heritage of Scotland;
- Providing business premises and infrastructure for small rural businesses.
- Contributing to efforts to combating climate change
- Developing renewable energy
