
Sarah-Jane Laing
@sjlaing
Chief Executive at Scottish Land & Estates. Working mum of 3, living on family farm in Scottish Borders. All views expressed are my own
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07-03-2009 12:43:45
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This is what Scottish Land & Estates asked for - don’t need a national park designation to prioritise investment and growth

The decision not to proceed with the Galloway National Park proposal is the right one, aligning with the views of local communities and businesses. Scottish Government still has a responsibility to support Galloway’s future, and we welcome the commitment to backing its long-term prosperity



Reverse the family business tax Keir Starmer 👇

We were delighted to host Scotland’s next gen of landowners at Dover House yesterday. Alongside MPs from across parties, including Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill MP, we discussed the challenges and opportunities in unlocking Scotland’s economic & environmental potential


June 1st marked the inaugural 'International Wild Salmon Day' - a day to highlight the threats that wild salmon face and the solutions to safeguard these majestic fish. 🐟 Salmon Champion Edward Mountain lodged a motion to recognise this important cause: parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…



Like Scottish Land & Estates,NFU Scotland continues to have major concerns about elements of Land Reform Bill - ‘This Bill, as it stands, risks turning successful, viable farm businesses into political pawns.’ nfus.org.uk/news/blog/lott…


Great breakfast event with Scottish Land & Estates this morning hearing all about the brilliant work they are doing supporting our rural economy! #SCC25




Have you booked your free place at the #IntegratingTreesNetwork, Scottish Land & Estates & Scottish Forestry forestry reception this coming Friday at the Royal Highland Show? It's on at 1.30-3pm. All welcome! ➡️scottishlandandestates.co.uk/events/royal-h…


“We are not accepting Climate Change Cttee policy recommendations. This government has no, and will not have, policy which reduces livestock numbers in Scotland’ - a very clear message from Cabinet Sec Mairi Gougeon


Kicking off the Royal Highland Show 2025 with our Scottish Land & Estates breakfast members reception 🌿


Scotland rejects advice from climate change committee on reducing livestock numbers as a way of meeting Net Zero targets. The announcement was made at the start of the #RoyalHighlandShow Royal Highland Show The Scotsman scotsman.com/hays-way/scotl…


Grateful to the MSPs who have helped raise awareness of this matter - including Fergus Ewing MSP, Tim Eagle MSP, Murdo Fraser & Beatrice Wishart. And thanks to Minister Jim Fairlie MSP SNP for the pragmatic decision to allow land managers more time to prepare for muirburn licensing.

Great to hear from Minister for Agriculture Jim Fairlie MSP SNP, @QMScotland Chair Kate Rowell, and Scottish Land & Estates Chair Dee Ward at our #RHS2025 reception today! #FarmingWithNature 📣🌳
