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Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
10 November 2020
A new breed of farming entrepreneursHalloween-themed pumpkin picking. Glamping holidays. Wine tasting tours. All fun ways to spend a weekend; but did you know they’re also an increasingly important part of the long-term sustainability of Scotland’s farming sector?
Robin Dandie
Business Advisory Partner
17 July 2020
Scottish Government brings Basic Payment Scheme forwardThe Scottish Government has announced today support to help farmers and crofters maintain cash flow during the COVID-19 crisis by bringing forward the application window for the National Basic Payment Support Scheme.
Adam Hardie
Business Development Partner and Head of Food & Drink
26 May 2020
Scotland’s Food & Drink Sector post lockdownIn the first of our Lockdown Reflections series, our Head of Food & Drink, Adam Hardie, shares his thoughts on the impact of coronavirus on the Food & Drink industry and what trends we see developing across the sector, after the lockdown.
Alexandra Docherty
Partner and Head of Private Client Tax
11 December 2019
What tax changes could the election result bring about for rural businesses?This year the festive period has been commandeered by the politicians. Not only do we have the usual tasks of pre-ordering the turkey and stocking up on the sherry, we also have to get to the polling booths tomorrow and cast our vote for the future. After the election result on the 13 December, we will have the fallout to manage, along with a UK and Scottish budget to plan for in the New Year and finally our ‘exit’ from the EU on 31 January. There are certainly significant changes ahead for our tax system as we know it - so how can we plan in what is a time of flux, and what hints have we got from the Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come as to what these changes might be?
Jane Mitchell
Business Advisory Director & Rural Specialist
26 November 2019
Should you consider a change to your farming arrangements?The current uncertainty in agriculture and the quest for farmers to continue to make profit on their agricultural units often brings the question of whether a change to their current farming arrangement is an option. There are a number of different arrangements available.
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