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The CLA is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and businesses in rural England and Wales. We have been safeguarding the interests of landowners, and those with an economic, social and environmental interest in rural land for more than 112 years. We achieve our goals by being professional, relevant and forward-looking, and our successes in key areas give our members the security and certainty to invest in their land and business. CLA members own or manage around half the rural land in England and Wales and more than 250 different types of businesses. The work they undertake in the best interests of the land has a positive effect on wildlife and the natural environment, and their diverse and successful businesses are the heart of rural communities.

We are a charitable company limited by guarantee. We aim to deliver a viable and sustainable future for Scotland’s environment and rural industries through educating and engaging people in the countryside and its social, economic and environmental benefits and opportunities. We establish, promote and organise a range of rural education delivery structures and projects as well as staff and volunteer training in the area of working with young people. We offer a rural business educational advisory services across all rural industries and pastimes that will help businesses develop their facilities and operations to support education, increasing the wider understanding and sustainability of the countryside to the population. Scotland’s people Young people & adults will be empowered & supported to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence and creativity needed to make positive life choices in relation to the countryside, encouraging economic growth and enhanced health & wellbeing through accessing outdoor learning, participation, training and career opportunities in all areas of rural life. Scotland’s educators Scotland’s teachers, youth and community leaders will have the knowledge, confidence and motivation to organise and deliver quality, balanced outdoor learning experiences and information for the young people in their care. Scotland’s countryside Scotland’s rural managed environments, wild places, cultures and traditions will be conserved, protected and sustained through developing a better understanding, awareness and knowledge of the social, environmental and economic balance of our diverse rural landscape. Scotland’s rural industries Scotland’s rural industries and businesses will be better equipped to provide an easily accessible, responsible and quality learning environment to inform and educate Scotland’s people, in particular the next generation and those who do not currently have access to the countryside.

Pro-active Land Agency delivering Strategic Rural Property Advice, Valuations, Planning & Development, Renewables, Landlord/Tenant, Sales & Lettings, Telecoms, Utilities and CPO specialist, Dispute Resolution, Land & Estate Management, Forestry, and anything else that might involve adding value to land.....give us a call.

We provide clear, practical and commercial legal advice for every client. We deal with the details whilst never losing sight of what you really want to achieve. Our legal teams deliver solutions that are focused on your needs, your business and your world.

Standby Power Specialist. If uninterrupted power is critical to your business then trust Dieselec Thistle Generators to meet your back up power requirements. We have been supplying secure power to critical industries since 1968.

Direct Repairs is a software system developed by Direct Software Group Ltd. to help you manage your property maintenance. We give you free apps to pass on to your tenants for maintenance reporting and a software system for you to manage this from. Our system is unique and much cheaper than traditional software systems. Furthermore, as a member of SLE you will receive a 25% discount. Direct Software Group also develop bespoke apps and software systems, so if you have an idea for a new system then please do not hesitate to contact us!

We are rural property specialists operating on a Scotland wide basis from our offices in Edinburgh and Bridge of Allan. Our focus is to provide friendly expert advice and deliver the best possible results for our clients. We operate in conjunction with DM Hall Chartered Surveyors who have 25 offices throughout Scotland. This provides the perfect blend of national coverage and detailed local knowledge. If would like to have your property valued, sell it, let it or explore its planning or renewable potential, have it managed or just discuss options, we are keen to hear from you.

Douglas Home and Co, Tax advisors are delighted to sponsor the Innovation in farming award at the 2018 Helping it Happen Awards. The firm of Douglas Home & Co has grown from its creation in the early 80’s and is now well established in the rural sector, servicing clients throughout the Scottish borders and beyond. Douglas Home and Co specialise in all areas of tax planning, in particular inheritance tax and succession planning as well as Research & Development Tax Relief for our farming and rural companies – R&D tax relief can we extremely valuable for our innovative clients.