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The Crown Estate to Reduce Shellfish Rents
17 December 2009 Rents for Scottish shellfish producers are to be reduced by an average of 15% from January 2010. The decision follows an independent review carried out on behalf of The Crown Estate, which also set the standard lease term at 25 years from 2010. Alex Adrian, Offshore... read moreThe Secret Dangers of a Festive Fling
15 December 2009 As the Christmas party season reaches its peak, Scots are being warned of the dangers of catching Chlamydia after a festive fling as part of a campaign by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB). New research* released by the RPSGB reveals how... read moreGlenlivet Estate Installs Eagle ‘des-Res’ To Attract Iconic Birds
10 December 2009 A bespoke nesting platform has been built on the Glenlivet Estate in a bid to attract more breeding pairs of golden eagles to make it their home. The project was undertaken by North-East Scotland RaptorWatch, a partnership involving RSPB Scotland, Grampian Police,... read moreThe Crown Estate Joins In Record Tree Planting Attempt
9 December 2009 Crown Estate properties across Scotland today joined in a world record attempt to plant 1 million trees across the UK in one hour. At The Crown Estate’s Glenlivet Estate in Morayshire, volunteers planted 2,250 trees in what will be a new 40 hectare native Caledonian... read more
