Business Directory

Established over 100 years ago, Edwin Thompson LLP is a multi-discipline firm of Chartered Surveyors operating from offices in Galashiels, Carlisle, Berwick upon Tweed, Newcastle, Keswick and Windermere. We offer a full range of professional surveying services including valuations, property management, estate agency and architectural work covering all types of property and expert advice on property related matters. Specialist Agency, Residential Lettings, Commercial Property for sale / to let, Rural, Forestry and Woodland, Building Surveying, Architectural and Renewable Energy departments.

We provide the full range of professional forestry services and our portfolio of services incorporates: Bespoke management packages covering every stage of planning and stewardship, from the initial planting of trees right through to their eventual felling, Timber harvesting and marketing. We possess all the experience and skills necessary to undertake any size, type and complexity of felling operation, including thinnings and clear-fells. Overall we proactively identify opportunities and employ innovative practices to truly develop your woodland for the long-term.

Accountants, tax and business advisors to landed estates and rural businesses throughout Scotland. Our rural business team provides a range of services from agricultural consultancy and strategic advice to high level tax planning and mitigation. Our client service team approach ensures that clients benefit from joined up cohesive advice from experts who understand their business and the issues at hand.

EY is a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services. EY has a dedicated national team focused specifically on advising clients with landed estates with a view to helping them address the unique challenges and opportunities which they face. The team has extensive experience in advising on a wide range of issues including family succession, trusts, inheritance tax, employment matters, VAT and property taxation issues. The team also provides the full range of tax, audit and accounting compliance and assurance services.

Euroforest Limited, after 25 years of sustained service to the forest industry, continue to offer woodland owners the complete, professional, harvesting and marketing package. Purchasing timber standing or felled at roadside, we can offer financially secure access to a broad range of markets for both certified and non-certified timber. Operating independently with established trading partnerships using proven contractors with diverse skills who can deliver owners objectives in both broadleaf and conifer woodlands.

The Extraordinary Adventure Club creates and delivers journeys of discovery for individuals focused on achieving personal mastery. Each engagement is bespoke and experiences are conducted throughout the globe.

Fentons are an independent Estate agent dealing with residential sales and lettings, we cover Perthshire and it’s outlying villages. Whether you ’re looking to buy your first home or sell your current one, we can help. For landlords we seek responsible, quality tenants for your property. Fentons are here to work for you, we are an experienced, family run company providing the perfect mix of professionalism and personal touch. … And What We Do. As a forward-looking business based on traditional values, we always strive to be at the forefront of the property market and invest much time and effort in ensuring that we are fully up to date with ever-changing sales, tenancy law, and government legislation. Along with our attention to detail and conscientious attitude, we have the experience, resources, and skills to deliver the kind of services that you deserve.

A rapidly expanding company based in the south of Scotland specialising in Farm and Estate diversification through innovative management of existing woodlands and the design and planting of new attractive mixed species woodlands with a commercial core but with due regard to the importance of native woodlands and diversity of species, which spread the risk of climate change, pest & diseases and reduce run off. As a Woodland Carbon Code developer, Forest Direct Ltd designs woodlands that meet the requirements of the Code and create verifiable carbon rights. These can be sold to those wishing to compensate for emissions. This additional income stream allows for the development of woodland that would not otherwise be financially attractive or viable and also gives landowners a potential income stream earlier in the life of the woodland.

Founded in 1979, FIM is a sustainable real asset investment manager. In May 2018, the specialist alternative asset manager Gresham House acquired 100% of FIM, in a deal which combines two leading UK forestry and renewable energy investment managers. Combined assets under management are now in excess of £1.5 billion, across five specialist alternative investment strategies: forestry, new energy, housing and infrastructure, private assets and strategic public equity. Clients include unlisted funds, high net worth individuals, family offices and institutions. UK forestry and renewable energy are well proven asset classes and are uncorrelated to listed mainstream investments, providing diversification within an investment portfolio. They generate tax efficient returns, with long-term capital appreciation (forestry), or high levels of income (renewable energy).