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 […]
Author Archives: Davidson Robertson
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Jul
Jul
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 […]
01
Jul
Jul
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 […]
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
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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
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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 […]
Case Study, Renewable Energy and Storage
Case Study: D&R’s role in negotiating the Crystal Rig IV Wind Farm Extension at Harehead Farms, Duns
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Mar
Mar
Back in 2013, Neil Anderson, the Farm Manager at Harehead Farms, asked D&R to represent Harehead and negotiate terms with Fred. Olsen Renewables Limited (FORL) for an extension to the Crystal Rig Wind Farm complex, to be known as Crystal Rig IV (CRIV). Crystal Rig Wind Farm, which stretches across East Lothian and the Scottish […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
The new 2030 Clean Energy Plan: the implications, and the effect on farmers
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Mar
Mar
Ian Austin, Davidson & Robertson Director and Head of Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure looks at the 2030 Clean Energy Plan and how it will impact farmers. December 2024 saw the launch of the Government’s 2030 Clean Energy Plan, a plan to meet 100% of Great Britain’s electricity demand with clean power by 2030. An outcome […]
Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Infrastructure update from across Scotland and northern England
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Mar
Mar
D&R is working on infrastructure projects right across Scotland and northern England. Orkney developments: SSE have multiple projects affecting Orkney including overhead and underground reinforcement works, a new substation, an onshore underground HVAC cable and a 53km subsea HVAC cable connecting to the mainland. Alasdair Allan, Associate Director has been in Orkney representing landowners affected […]
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Mar
Mar
The Davidson & Robertson team of rural surveyors and consultants took part in a charity walk around Loch Leven late last year, during which, they picked their 2025 charity of the year. Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), was the charity of choice, and this week, they received a cheque donation for over £4,200. CHAS is […]
Case Study, Rural Property, Rural Sales
Case Study: Successful sale of a highly desirable farm in Machars
18
Mar
Mar
Mindork Farm is a mixed livestock farm in the scenic Machars area. The property was brought to market in two lots with the first offering a five-bedroom traditional farmhouse, steading and approximately 144 acres, and the second lot offering 39 acres of land. Our client, Mr Walker, decided to explore his options for the future […]
