The Crown Estate in Scotland
With a large rural estate and notable marine holdings in Scotland, The Crown Estate has a significant presence in Scotland. This is true not only of the commercial value of the estate, but in the relationships we have established at all levels of public and business life. We and our managing agents work with a range of organisations and individuals, public and private, and our activity in Scotland extends beyond the traditional workings of a landed estate.
For instance, we engage with organisations as diverse as the Scottish Government and the Green Tourism Business Scheme. We count fish farmers and conservation organisations amongst our tenants. We have recently granted leases for the world’s first wave and tidal energy devices, in the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters.
In Edinburgh we have a stake in the retail park at Fort Kinnaird, five kilometres south-east of Edinburgh, through our 50 per cent share of the Gibraltar Limited Partnership.
Our rural estates host nine Sites of Special Scientific Interest. We are the guardian of naturally occurring oysters and mussels in Scotland. We have working relationships with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. We hold the rights to salmon fishings, leasing them to both associations and private individuals. We directly manage almost 5,000 hectares of forestry.
The Crown Estate Team
Our commitment to Scotland is well established, and Edinburgh has hosted one of our principal offices for many years.
The Scotland team is headed by Alan Laidlaw, Head of New Business Development (Rural Estate) and Head of Edinburgh Office. Alan’s responsibilities include the management of all the rural assets in Scotland as well as heading the Edinburgh office. Alan has been with The Crown Estate since January 2005.
 | Alan Laidlaw (left)
Head of New Business Development (Rural Estate) and Head of Edinburgh Office |
For more information about the many different aspects of Crown Estate life in Scotland, please follow the links below. Contact details for our managing agents can be found on our agents page, or our estate maps.
Marine Dealings
Marine Works Application Forms
If you wish to make use of Crown Estate foreshore or seabed in Scotland then you need to provide us with enough information for us to assess your proposal. We have produced a series of simple application forms which should be completed and sent to us with as much supporting information as possible. You should refer to the guidance notes in each document before submitting your application or feel free to contact one of our local managing agents to discuss your proposals.
Rural Holdings
Urban
Other
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