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Chris Dick

Chris Dick

Business Advisory Director

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15 June 2026

  • Agriculture
  • Rural
Thinking about poultry units? What to consider before diversifying

More and more farmers are looking at diversification as a way to deal with the ups and downs that come with the industry. Input costs are high, markets can be unpredictable, and there is often a lot that remains outside your control. As a result, many are looking at ways to bring in a more reliable second income alongside the core farm business.

Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

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10 December 2024

  • Agriculture
  • Private Client Tax
Rural business update following the Autumn Budget

The Budget Announcements delivered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves will have a significant impact on succession planning for rural businesses.

Jenn Stewart

Jenn Stewart

Business Advisory Partner, Head of Rural and Dundee Office Head

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17 August 2023

  • Agriculture
  • Our people
  • CSR
The countdown is on for the Great Glen Challenge 2023!

Later this month, four brave members of our Rural team will be coming together to compete in the Great Glen Challenge - raising well-deserved funds for RSABI. During a break in their busy schedule, we caught up with team JC to chat all things training, inspiration and what they’re looking forward to the most at the finish line!

Lawrence Slade

Lawrence Slade

Business Advisory Manager

07 February 2022

  • Agriculture
  • Rural
  • Business Advisory
Getting closer to your rural business with sector apps on Xero

It is no secret that one of the keys to success is to be proactive and look now at ways to future-proof your agricultural business so that it provides for generations to come - we’ve shared some of our top app recommendations to improve efficiencies for your rural business.

Alexandra Docherty

Alexandra Docherty

Partner and Head of Private Client Tax

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10 November 2020

  • Agriculture
  • Food & Drink
  • Hospitality & Tourism
A new breed of farming entrepreneurs

Halloween-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?

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