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 […]
Category Archives: Case Study
Case Study, Rural Property, Rural Sales
Case Study: Successful sale of a highly desirable farm in Machars
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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 […]
Case Study, Rural Property, Rural Sales, Rural Valuations
Case Study: Successful sale of sought-after Ayrshire Farm
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Nov
Nov
When Andrew Forrest, a second-generation farmer in rural Ayrshire, decided to sell his farm due to having no next generation to take the farm on, he faced the daunting challenge of navigating rural real estate. With decades of memories tied to the land, Andrew sought a local rural property firm with local, regional, and national […]
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Nov
Nov
Opportunities remain for landowners and tenants to grant rights for energy projects. The first steps remain the same whether dealing with infrastructure projects going through your property or considering your own green energy project. Have you got a worthwhile site? Investigating whether your land is suitable for energy development could be the first step towards […]
Case Study, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Case Study: Malletsheugh Farm’s journey to recover from water pipeline challenges
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Nov
Nov
Situated in East Renfrewshire, Scotland is Malletsheugh Farm; a beef and sheep farm with a mix of breeding cows and texel cross ewes. The farm has been affected by a Scottish Water pipeline going through their land. Over the past few years, the pipeline has caused various issues, including drainage problems and losses in agricultural […]
