CASE STUDY: Negotiating an extension to the Crystal Rig Windfarm Thirteen years ago, Neil Anderson, Farm Manager at Harehead Farms, asked D&R to represent Harehead, negotiating terms with Fred. Olsen Renewables Limited for an extension to the Crystal Rig Wind Farm complex ( CRIV). Beginning in 2003 with 25 turbines, the complex would grow to […]
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Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage, Rural News
Review existing renewable contracts now to protect income in the future
03
Nov
Nov
Looking at existing renewable contracts now can protect new contract income in the future Farmers and landowners with existing wind turbine and renewable energy contracts are being urged to plan. Waiting until the final years of a contract could mean missing substantial financial opportunities or being excluded from future projects entirely. D&R advises clients to […]
03
Nov
Nov
November regional infrastructure update Aberdeenshire: Kintore – Tealing new 400kV line. The route for this project was subject to a public inquiry in September, to review agricultural impacts, with the Reporters expecting to issue a final decision in January. . This caused yet more delays and uncertainty; however, we are pleased to report that we […]
Net Zero, Rural News, Rural Property, Rural Sales, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
New Senior Associate joins Davidson & Robertson team
20
Apr
Apr
Davidson & Robertson (D&R), the rural experts with offices across Northern England and Scotland, has strengthened their senior team with the appointment of Tracey Jackson as Senior Associate. A qualified Chartered Surveyor with over fifteen years of experience, Tracey Jackson brings a wealth of expertise in rural surveying having held senior positions both in the […]
Net Zero, Rural News, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Helpline for Cumbria Farming Network members
09
Mar
Mar
New launch: Helpline for a farming network’s members faced with infrastructure issues in Cumbria Davidson & Robertson (D&R) has partnered with The Cumbria Farmer Network (TCFN), providing a free helpline to support members faced with infrastructure issues. Demand for support is growing as the Cross Border Connection Project and other infrastructure projects gather pace. The […]
03
Feb
Feb
Farmer and Land Agent Kerry Clark has been promoted to Senior Land Agent at Davidson & Robertson, in recognition of her expanding role supporting landowners and occupiers affected by infrastructure projects and her increased level of responsibility across regional infrastructure schemes. With a lifetime of farming experience, her previous role as NFUS Regional Manager for […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
New announcement on the Cross Border Connection project
01
Jan
Jan
The Cross Border Connection (Galashiels to Cumbria) is a joint development between SPEN in Scotland and National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) in England. The two parties are working closely on the project, with SPEN at least a year ahead of their English counterpart who has only just announced consultations. Both will need to be aligned […]
Net Zero, Rural News, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Senior promotion for Cumbrian Chartered Surveyor
28
Dec
Dec
Having excelled as a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Nathaniel Walton has been promoted to Senior Surveyor at Davidson & Robertson (D&R), the firm of rural experts. Nathaniel gained a 2:1 BSc Honours Degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management from Harper Adams University and joined D&R in 2022 as a Graduate […]
Net Zero, Utilities and Infrastructure Projects
Regional infrastructure projects – what you need to know
13
Nov
Nov
With over 25 years of experience supporting farmers with infrastructure issues, helping fully explain the process, rights and obligations, and the potential impact on your business, we know how protracted and complex projects can be. The focus of infrastructure work is now turning to delivery, and as a result, we have seen a surge in […]
Net Zero, Renewable Energy and Storage
Post-Grid Reform – the implications and future opportunities for farmers
13
Nov
Nov
Renewable projects – the opportunities The Government’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) was created a year ago, tasked to fully reform the grid connection process and ensure deliverable projects are approved and progressed faster. NESO was to confirm their reforms to developers this summer, but delays mean that has not yet happened. As a consequence, […]
