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Farmland supply in Scotland fell by 14% in the first half of 2025, with arable farms now dominating the market (Image Getty)

Farmland supply slumps, but arable land holds strong

The Grade II listed manor on West Ord Farm, near Berwick

The Grade II listed manor on West Ord Farm, near Berwick

Farm with historic manor and holiday cottages for sale

Glenboig Farmhouse: character, comfort and countryside charm

Glenboig Farmhouse: character, comfort and countryside charm

Attractive mixed farm with long-term development potential in accessible location

Plans would see an agricultural building demolished to make way for four new homes.

Plans would see an agricultural building demolished to make way for four new homes.

Plans lodged to demolish North Ayrshire farm building to make way for homes

Lady Park Farm is up for sale for £830,000.

Lady Park Farm is up for sale for £830,000.

Very rare listing

'Very rare' farm with 14.78 acres of land hits the market for £830,000

Jennifer Campbell takes her seat on the RICS Scotland board to drive rural change

Jennifer Campbell takes her seat on the RICS Scotland board to drive rural change

Leading Rural Change

Rural property expert joins RICS Scotland board

Duncan Barrie, a partner and head of farm sales for Galbraith

Duncan Barrie, a partner and head of farm sales for Galbraith

Challenges ahead

Demand for Scottish farms and land remains strong

Galbraith welcomes George Price and David Shine to strengthen its building consultancy division

Galbraith welcomes George Price and David Shine to strengthen its building consultancy division

New appointments to Galbraith building consultancy team

A plot of farmland is up for sale.

A plot of farmland is up for sale.

Farmland for sale

Ten-acre plot of farmland up for auction with £200,000 guide price

A Saltburn farm is up for sale for £750,000.

A Saltburn farm is up for sale for £750,000.

Farm with five acres of woodland on the market for £750,000

Farmer Ken Lister is to appeal against a decision to refuse him planning permission to build a house on his own land so he can retire

Farmer Ken Lister is to appeal against a decision to refuse him planning permission to build a house on his own land so he can retire

Farmer to lodge appeal over retirement home on his own land

Orwell Farm: A derelict steading reborn as a net-zero rural hub

Orwell Farm: A derelict steading reborn as a net-zero rural hub

Sustainable Success

Kinross regeneration project shortlisted for two national property awards

Forest in ‘highly-scenic’ Scottish region goes on the market at £8.5 million

Forest in ‘highly-scenic’ Scottish region goes on the market at £8.5 million

Scotland’s Forest Sale

Diversification

Forest in ‘highly-scenic’ Scottish region goes on the market at £8.5 million

Three plots of land at Penston Farm, near Macmerry, are up for sale

Three plots of land at Penston Farm, near Macmerry, are up for sale

Family farm goes on the market for more than £8 million

An industry update from Knight Frank

An industry update from Knight Frank

Post-Budget Land

Budget fallout: insights on land, finance, and green transitions in rural UK

The opportunity is for a new entrant

The opportunity is for a new entrant

Farm Your Future

A rare opportunity for aspiring farmers: 167 acres and a fresh start in County Durham

Policy adviser (rural property) at SLE, Anna Gardiner

Policy adviser (rural property) at SLE, Anna Gardiner

Missed Opportunity

Scottish Land & Estates expresses concerns over Housing Bill Stage 1 debate

Farm overlooking famous Scottish lake for sale

Farm overlooking famous Scottish lake for sale

Hill farm overlooking Scotland’s only lake goes on market

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget to the House of Commons

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivering her Budget to the House of Commons

Rural Betrayal?

'A betrayal': Major inheritance tax changes announced by Chancellor in Budget

Tenant farmers are worried

Tenant farmers are worried

Reform rather than abolish the inheritance tax agricultural property relief (APR)

Shadow rural affairs secretary Tim Eagle

Shadow rural affairs secretary Tim Eagle

Common sense, Labour?

The Political Field

Labour urged to keep 'common sense' agricultural property relief

NFU president Tom Bradshaw urges the government to preserve Agricultural Property Relief ahead of the autumn budget Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

NFU president Tom Bradshaw urges the government to preserve Agricultural Property Relief ahead of the autumn budget Ref:RH250320046 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Keep APR intact!

NFU president calls on government to maintain Agricultural Property Relief

Scottish farmers face uncertainty as tax reforms and budget cuts loom

Scottish farmers face uncertainty as tax reforms and budget cuts loom

The Perfect Storm?

How the budget and legislative changes will affect rural landowners

John Coleman (GSC Grays)

John Coleman (GSC Grays)

Land Market Shift

Debt reduction and inheritance tax concerns flood the market with land

Restrictive covenants on farmland as Labour aims to build new houses

Restrictive covenants on farmland as Labour aims to build new houses

Check Your Land

Restrictive covenants on farmland may hinder Labour's housing plans

Jeremy Leggat of Highlands Rewilding

Jeremy Leggat of Highlands Rewilding

Rewilding company puts three Scottish estates up for sale

This year has seen significant shifts in the farmland market, says Peter Mason of Ceres Property

This year has seen significant shifts in the farmland market, says Peter Mason of Ceres Property

Market Shake-Up

Wealthy investors are now dominating the farmland market, say property experts

Certain things can put buyers off

Certain things can put buyers off

Legal Prep Tips

What puts land and property buyers off farmland?

Changes for furnished holiday lettings come into effect from April 2025

Changes for furnished holiday lettings come into effect from April 2025

Tax Relief Cuts

New changes to come into effect for FHL rules from April next year

A new record high has been reported

A new record high has been reported

Market Stays Strong

New record high reported in Q2 for average value of bare agricultural land

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Renewable energy

Lift on ban of new onshore wind farms will see influx in new renewable developments

Landmark Scottish farm park up for sale

Landmark Scottish farm park up for sale

Landmark Scottish farm park up for sale

Gadair Farm Llanfyllin. Picture from Facebook.

Gadair Farm Llanfyllin. Picture from Facebook.

Farm Sale Begins

Farm owned by Council set to be offloaded to raise cash

Far Ralia estate located in the Cairngorms (image: Knight Frank)

Far Ralia estate located in the Cairngorms (image: Knight Frank)

£12m Cairngorms Estate

Far Ralia estate in Cairngorms listed for £12 million, up from £7.5m in three years

With more land becoming available, buyers have regained some leverage (image: pixabay)

With more land becoming available, buyers have regained some leverage (image: pixabay)

Farmland market sees 24.9% increase in supply, leading to established market

Equestrian properties are in high demand. Image: Savills

Equestrian properties are in high demand. Image: Savills

Demand for land as hobby farmers and equestrian buyers eye up Wales

Sam Holt - Head of Estates and Farm Agency for Strutt & Parker

Sam Holt - Head of Estates and Farm Agency for Strutt & Parker

Wide variability in farmland prices as supply rises to more ‘normal levels’

Halls hit record £20m in H1 2024

Halls hit record £20m in H1 2024

Halls hit record £20m in H1 2024 for farm and land sales

Report found rural land market was 'subdued'

Report found rural land market was 'subdued'

Why is Scottish rural land market showing signs of decline?

General election candidate debate at Thainstone

General election candidate debate at Thainstone

The Political Field

Agricultural property relief debated at General Election candidate event

Boghead and Doura Farms

Boghead and Doura Farms

Fivefold agency growth at Davidson and Robertson

Stock sheep image. Photo: Unsplash/Tanner Yould

Stock sheep image. Photo: Unsplash/Tanner Yould

Borders farm famed for producing pedigree sheep put on the market for £1.9m

GSC Grays' James Denne, Victoria Mitchell and Tom Robertson at the Alnwick office

GSC Grays' James Denne, Victoria Mitchell and Tom Robertson at the Alnwick office

GSC Grays expands Alnwick farm team amid business growth

Mairi Gougeon: “We want Scotland to have a strong and dynamic relationship between its land and people.

Mairi Gougeon: “We want Scotland to have a strong and dynamic relationship between its land and people.

Land reform in Scotland - is bigger better or do good things come in small packages?

Auchinlay Holdings in Dunblane, Stirlingshire

Auchinlay Holdings in Dunblane, Stirlingshire

DM Hall markets a 42-acre smallholding and development site in rural area of Dunblane

Knight Frank accelerates rural expansion drive with new offices and key hires in Alistair Fell, Anna Collins, Patrick Beddows and James Farrell

Knight Frank accelerates rural expansion drive with new offices and key hires in Alistair Fell, Anna Collins, Patrick Beddows and James Farrell

Knight Frank accelerates rural expansion drive with new offices and key hires

Traditional buyer types are making a comeback

Traditional buyer types are making a comeback

Scottish estates market sees traditional buyer resurgence in new data

At present, just 3% of Scotland's land is community-owned

At present, just 3% of Scotland's land is community-owned

Scotland's for sale! Campaign aims to triple community land ownership

Jeremy Moody said that despite the passing of another year, the industry in Scotland was no further forward on policy details.

Jeremy Moody said that despite the passing of another year, the industry in Scotland was no further forward on policy details.

Roadside repairs revive England’s agricultural policy from near catastrophe

James Denne brings over 25 years' of property consulting experience to GSC Grays.

James Denne brings over 25 years' of property consulting experience to GSC Grays.

James Denne adds his expertise to expanding GSC Grays team

Boosting farm and estate impact benefits owners, managers, and community

Boosting farm and estate impact benefits owners, managers, and community

Improving estate or farm social impact benefits landowners, managers, and society

Upper Mains Farm

Upper Mains Farm

Maximise rural property value with Davidson and Robertson's advice

Rhona's promotion reflects dedication, expertise, and understanding of farming communities

Rhona's promotion reflects dedication, expertise, and understanding of farming communities

Bell Ingram announces promotion of Rhona Booth within Forfar office

The Crown Estate has been devolved to Scotland Ref:RH240124086 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

The Crown Estate has been devolved to Scotland Ref:RH240124086 Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer

Crown Estate farms steadily sold, offering secure tenants ownership opportunities