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Chris Dick

Chris Dick

Business Advisory Director

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15 June 2026

  • 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.

Nicola Horsburgh

Nicola Horsburgh

Tax Partner

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30 September 2025

  • Rural
  • Private Client Tax
Navigating the IHT Reform: What it means for rural businesses

The proposed changes to the rules for Inheritance Tax (IHT) for assets qualifying for Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) have been a hot topic for close to a year now.  The upcoming changes have meant that families must consider their IHT exposure and options available to mitigate, a key one being by making lifetime gifts.

Scott Dunbar

Scott Dunbar

Business Advisory Partner and Elgin Office Head

26 August 2025

  • Rural
Real Talk in Rural Scotland: Anas Sarwar and Jonathan Reynolds visit Moray and the Highlands

We were proud to partner with Prosper to ensure the voices of Moray and the Highlands were heard. By bringing businesses and decision-makers together, we helped shine a light on the challenges and opportunities unique to rural Scotland. Our commitment remains clear: to support our communities and ensure the region has a seat at the table in shaping the future.

Nicola Sargeant

Nicola Sargeant

Tax Director

03 February 2025

  • Rural
  • Private Client Tax
How changes to the Furnished Holiday Lettings scheme could impact the Agritourism sector

Farmers have diversified over the years with many tapping into new revenue streams such as agritourism, providing holiday accommodation under the Furnished Holiday Lettings (FHLs) regime.

Michael Larg

Michael Larg

Business Advisory Manager

30 September 2024

  • Rural
  • Our people
My JC Path: From country sports to trusted adviser

Michael Larg shares how his lifelong interest in country sports developed into a role as trusted adviser to a variety of businesses in the Rural sector.

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