The Agency team at Davidson & Robertson (D&R), has joined the London-based Mayfair Office Group, in a strategic move resulting in even stronger links within the national and international property market. As rural specialists covering Scotland and Northern England, the new relationship with Mayfair Office further strengthens D&R’s property offering, providing an influential platform to […]
Author Archives: Davidson Robertson
Case Study, Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: Supporting farmers through infrastructure disruption
04
Jul
Jul
A major new substation was proposed on an 80-acre section of the family farm. The proposed development was close to the farmhouse and steading, severing key parts of the land and threatening the overall viability of the farming business. Over the course of 18 months, D&R supported the family through a complex and often stressful […]
Net Zero, Royal Highland Show, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure implications revealed at the Royal Highland Show seminar
01
Jul
Jul
The industry needs twice the level of transmission infrastructure (pylons) that has been created in the past ten years – but it must be achieved in just five years. That has huge implications for landowners. Ian Austin, D&R Director, and Head of Utilities, Energy & Infrastructure hosted a seminar at the Royal Highland Show. The […]
30
Jun
Jun
The Land Reform Bill (Scotland) is currently passing through Stage 2 of the Parliamentary process, taking proposed amendments from MSPs for consideration. At time of writing (early June), over 500 amendments have been put forward. Whilst this is a dynamic situation, and subject to change before becoming an Act of Parliament, the headlines are likely […]
27
Jun
Jun
Energy infrastructure project updates SSEN Transmission has already committed a £22 billion grid infrastructure investment in Scotland by 2030 which indicates the level of activity required in the next 6 years. In Argyll, our team has been busy with numerous preconstruction agreements with clients on the LT194 Creag Dhubh – Inveraray 275kV OHL Project. The […]
Case Study, Rural Property, Rural Sales
Case Study: £4M sale of a prestige arable & beef finishing farm
26
Jun
Jun
A retiring farmer appointed D&R to manage the sale of a high-quality, well-maintained arable and beef finishing farm, valued at over £4 million. The property, in excellent condition with modern infrastructure, required a strategy that would attract serious buyers while maximising returns. D&R created a detailed, professional brochure to showcase the farm’s strengths and implemented […]
25
Jun
Jun
Last year’s tax announcements, saw a shift in attitudes and priorities from farming businesses who are now focusing on a longer term, strategic review of assets and opportunities. We have seen a recurring theme, with smaller parcels of land coming to market as farmers choose to consolidate their assets, selling land away from the homestead […]
23
Jun
Jun
Drawing huge crowds and always an epic encounter, the final farming battle at this year’s Royal Royal Highland Show, was the Scottish Association of Young Farmers (SAYFC) Tug of War competition. The SAYFC Tug of War finale is one of the most exciting and energy filled events at the Royal Highland Show and requires great […]
Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
The UK All-Energy Conference was all about grid connection, it means huge implications on the horizon for farmers
10
Jun
Jun
The All-Energy Conference brought together renewable developers, suppliers, and organisations whose focus is on the delivery of renewable energy. Emphasis was very much on the grid, the challenges around delivering renewable energy and the vast requirement to deliver infrastructure in the coming 5 years to meet the 2030 Clean Energy Plan. There were discussions on […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Electricity Infrastructure issues in Dumfries & Galloway and the top 5 considerations for affected farmers and landowners
17
Apr
Apr
Knowing what to do when you hear your land may be affected by electricity infrastructure works is not something farmers and landowners tackle every day, but these are issues faced by Sarah Bennett, Associate at Davidson & Robertson, who says there are five key considerations that will make the process easier. Planning approval has recently […]
