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Short-term lets licence extension 'vital' for rural Scotland
Rural businesses across Scotland have called for the deadline to apply for a short-term let licence to be extended past 1 October. Measures to comply…
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Loch Lomond rural retreat with B&B business now on market
A rural retreat with a bed and breakfast business in a popular tourist destination in the Scottish countryside has launched onto the market. Ewich…
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Farmers diversifying into pop-up camping warned of potential risks
The season for pop-up camping has more than doubled, offering farmers a lifeline for diversification plans, but experts have warned of potential…
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Campaign launched to find Scotland's best diversified farm
A new campaign has been launched to find Scotland’s best diversified farm, with judges seeking innovative diversified farms which operate alongside…
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Farmers urged to to apply for 'postcode lottery' diversification grant
Farmers thinking of diversifying are being urged to get on the front foot by applying for a new grant which has been discretionally apportioned and…
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Welsh government urged to follow England and relax agritourism rules
The Welsh government is being urged to follow England’s example by relaxing planning rules around agritourism. In a landmark decision laid before…
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Staffs farm invests £2m in eco guest accommodation diversification
A Staffordshire farm estate is set to open a new sustainable guest accommodation as part of diversification plans thanks to a £2 million funding…
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Government extends permitted development rights to 60 days per year
A change to planning law which frees up farmers and landowners to provide more camping pitches could offer a boost to struggling rural communities…
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Farmers reminded of tax rules if offering summer festivals on land
Farmers are being reminded of a number of potential tax pitfalls to be aware of if offering festivals, concerts or other such events this summer on…
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Farm celebrates 100 years with new double-decker glamping venture
A family-run working farm in the Lincolnshire Wolds is celebrating their one hundred year anniversary with the launch of a new luxury glamping…
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