The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) will be holding ‘drop-in’ sessions on the NFU Scotland/NFU Mutual stand at this year’s Royal Highland Show from 2pm-4pm on Thursday 23 and Friday 24 June. Having been established in October 2019, this is the first time the SLMS will have attended the Royal Highland Show.
SLMS was formed in response to industry concerns about the lack of opportunities for new entrants to the industry relating to availability of agricultural land and letting in Scotland and difficulty in accessing capital funding. It acts as a free service connecting those in the agricultural sector throughout Scotland. It engages with those seeking or offering joint venture arrangements in relation to land and facilitates discussions with a view to parties progressing to successful arrangements. By doing so, it provides a platform for opportunities for the next generation of farmers and forms part of an exit strategy for farmers wishing to take a gradual or complete step back from farming.
“We’re delighted to be holding these sessions where we can discuss the service and options available with interested parties face-to-face at what will be our first Royal Highland Show.” explained Ian Davidson, SLMS. “I’d encourage anyone interested in finding out more about what the service could offer them to ‘drop-in’ for a chat with either myself or Allan Young between 2pm and 4pm on the Thursday and Friday of the Show. The stand is located in Avenue O Stand Number 572, opposite the new members pavilion, between the SAYFC building and Tesco Stand.”
If you are not able to pop into to meet Ian or Allan during these planned sessions but would like to find out more visit https://slms.scot or email [email protected]
