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Brief

Bell Ingram has been managing a commercial woodland on the Cairngorms National Park, near Grantown-on-Spey, since 2011. Although timber production is the main objective, all harvesting operations have to take account of the rare flora and fauna species (specifically Twin Flower and Pine Hoverfly) within the woodland, as thinning intensity and coup sizes may have a dramatic effect on their survival. Forest managers have also been tasked with reinstating paths through the woodland after harvesting and installing new signage, gates and path network route information.

Process

Balancing commercial timber harvesting with environmental constraints can throw up unique challenges for forest managers who are operating on sites contained within national park boundaries. In this instance, close consultation with SNH, RSPB, Plantlife Scotland and the Cairngorms National Park continues to be paramount in co-ordinating management and harvesting techniques and timing of operations.

Outcome

The forest has won a number of plaudits including a Scotland’s Finest Woods Award. The site also hosted a seminar attended by representatives from the forest industry and environmental agencies to demonstrate good harvesting practices in relation to biodiversity. Going forward, close collaboration with local and national government agencies is the key to growing and harvesting good quality timber on this especially sensitive woodland site.

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Jim Adam

Associate
Forestry Management
Tel: 01224 621300

About: Jim is a highly experienced forestry manager involved in all aspects of forestry management: from preparing and implementing forest plans to forecasting timber production and developing public access initiatives. He specialises in devising and supervising sustainable planting schemes to fulfil each client's specific objectives. Interests: Forestry, Mapping & GIS Services, Woodland Management

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    Article posted on 25/05/2020

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      Article posted on 12/09/2022

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      Bell Ingram’s GIS team use 3-D visualisation to bringing maps to life

      Bringing Maps to Life

      By Mhairi Walker, GIS Technician

      The world of GIS Mapping is changing and 3D visualisation is enhancing 2D capabilities – taking clients into another dimension.

      Working alongside colleagues in forestry, Bell Ingram’s GIS team have begun work on 3D visualisations for new woodland creation schemes.

      Over the years, GIS has made a significant impact in showcasing mapping as an essential tool to interpret spatial data. 3D GIS visualisation depict objects in greater detail by adding a third dimension that allows for real scale representation of real-life objects.

      3D visualisation is nothing new, but traditionally these models would be laid out in physical form. Nowadays, with the help of more sophisticated technology, such as our ArcGIS based system, we can not only envisage and evaluate in one place, but also manage all the necessary facts and figures.

      Visualising in 3D is becoming increasingly popular in the forestry sector because areas of woodland can be accurately interpreted and, crucially, visualised over their life span. Incorporating our 3D technology into GIS customises the whole experience for clients, making it more personal and enabling greater detail and visualisation.

      This is particularly helpful when applying for grants and engaging with public consultations, as regulating bodies and neighbours can really get a sense for the impact the proposed forest will have on the landscape, helping to strengthen the public consultation process.

      On top of this, we can accurately depict the forest over its entire life span, for example, showing the growth rate over a ten and 20 year period. There is also the ability to account for a mix of species and death rate, which is crucial when characterising new commercial and even non-commercial woodland schemes for the duration of their existence on the landscape.

      This ability to accurately show the change on a landscape over time in 3D, clearly has benefits that reach beyond the forestry industry. Bell Ingram’s utilities department will also be benefit from the ability to contextualise renewable developments and infrastructure projects for all stakeholders.

      3D visualisation is a natural evolution for GIS and the possibilities are truly endless. Introducing 3D to forestry and rural land management is an exciting development for the firm and I am delighted to be able to champion this progress.

      If you are interested in 3D GIS visualisation, get in touch with our GIS technician, Mhairi Walker on mhairi.walker@bellingram.co.uk or 01738 621121 to discuss your needs. For more information on our GIS Mapping service visit bellingram.co.uk.

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      Mhairi Walker

      GIS Analyst, BSc MSc
      Utilities & Renewables, GIS Mapping
      Tel: 01738 621 121

      About: Mhairi is responsible for providing spatial analysis, data management and cartography to clients in the renewable energy, utilities, rural land management and forestry sectors. She joined Bell Ingram in 2021 and is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh with a Masters in Geographical Information Science. Interests: Mapping, GIS Services.

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        Article posted on 01/12/2022

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        Coastal cottage with sea view for sale is one of oldest houses on ‘magical Scottish island’

        Coastal cottage with sea view for sale is one of oldest houses on ‘magical Scottish island’

        A charming, three-bedroom end-terrace cottage offers an exceptionally rare opportunity to buy on the magical Scottish island of Iona.

        Presented for sale by Bell Ingram at offers over £375,000, Taigh Benedict is thought to be one of the oldest properties on the island.

        Commenting on the sale, Andrew Fuller from Bell Ingram’s Oban Office, says: “Taigh Benedict offers buyers the chance to acquire a cottage with detached bothy, the perfect home for those looking to relocate to this magical Inner Hebrides island.

        “Iona holds a special place in the hearts of people from around the world and properties are seldom listed for sale in the open market. With far reaching views across the Sound of Iona to the Isle of Mull, Taigh Benedict is thought to be one of the oldest properties on the island.”

        Home to the world-famous Iona Abbey, one of the oldest Christian religious centres, the Isle of Iona is full of history with many visitors following in the footsteps of St Columba. Nearby is St Oran’s Chapel and Reilig Odhrain which is reputed to be the burial place of Macbeth and 47 other kings of Scotland.

        The property is entered from the front garden through a vestibule into a central hallway. To the right, the lounge is warmed through by an open grate fire. To the left of the hall, a sitting room is positioned to the front of the house, offering alternative use as a home office, study or additional bedroom.

        The family kitchen is at the rear of the property, enjoying open views out to the garden. A stylish AGA sits within the kitchen, offering warmth and comfort in equal measure. There is also a boot room, utility room and a ground floor bedroom, along with a family shower room.

        Two further bedrooms upstairs enjoy open views out to the front and rear. The largest of the two bedrooms benefits from an en-suite shower room.

        Located to the rear of the main house, a bothy provides overflow accommodation as required. The layout comprises entrance vestibule, galley kitchen, living room and two double bedrooms, one of with an en-suite bathroom.

        Andrew Fuller adds: “Taigh Benedict is the perfect island home filled with charm and presents a great opportunity for buyers looking to enjoy an idyllic rural lifestyle.

        “The island is inhabited by around 130 people and has a traditional community feeling to it. On top of that the number of vehicles on Iona is restricted by permit and with no crime to speak of, it makes a wonderfully safe environment for children and adults alike.

        “For outdoor enthusiasts, Iona boasts first-rate walking opportunities, a variety of wildlife and beautiful, white sandy beaches.

        “Iona, accessed via a regular ferry service from the Isle of Mull, is fully equipped with a well-stocked general store as well as a number of other amenities and businesses catering to the needs of locals and tourists alike.”

        For more information about Taigh Benedict or to request a viewing, please contact Andrew Fuller on 01631 567 791 or email andrew.fuller@bellingram.co.uk

        Article posted on 18/11/2022

        Bell Ingram In The Community News

        Guest Blog: Why teamworking is the lifeblood of Scottish Hockey

        Why teamworking is the lifeblood of Scottish Hockey

        By Barry Cawte, CEO of Scottish Hockey

        Hockey is a team sport, and all great teams are made from great people. We’re in the ‘Reset’ phase of our Reset-Build-Excel vision, and resetting how we view ourselves, and work together, as a team is part of that.

        What is a team? Using hockey as an example you might think it’s the players on the pitch, but the coaches are also part of the team, and so is the physio, and the sports scientist; and the video analyst.

        Then there are the people who deliver logistics; media support; finance; paperwork; and of course, governance. There’s so much more that could be mentioned, but the key concept of a team being a group of people coming together with a shared goal truly widens the notion of what a hockey team is.

        One of the most important aspects of team work is partnership. It’s not just about skills or talent, but about how people work together and how they can complement each other. Successful teams are made up of people who are able to work together and collaborate in order to achieve shared, and individual, goals.

        At Scottish Hockey, we now talk about being part of ‘one team’, and the team isn’t just comprised of our players, coaches, and staff. It’s everyone across the hockey landscape – clubs; umpires; officials; volunteers; parents; districts; groups and committees; and of course, partners.

        We are fortunate to have tremendous partnerships in place and are grateful to have such great partners in our team.

        Our partners help us develop athletes on and off the pitch, playing a key role in the team. Partners can literally be the difference between helping an athlete become a great player, or helping an athlete become the greatest player they can possibly be.

        Right now there are future medallists coming through our programme and it’s the support of partners like Bell Ingram, who support our women’s performance programme at every stage of an athlete’s development, which is propelling those future medallists towards their ultimate success. The team’s ultimate success.

        We also have success in the here and now as Sarah Robertson won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics as part of the GB squad. By the time this is published the EuroHockey qualifiers may have taken place where our senior Scotland teams are competing to qualify for the EuroHockey Championships next year – qualification would be a fantastic success to celebrate.

        These successes are celebrated as a team because we’ve all had a role to play, and the success that will come in the future is being built, right now, as a team.

        We’re all part of one team at Scottish Hockey, and what a pleasure it is to be on this incredible team. So, here’s to team work in partnership, and the shared success it brings.

        To find out more about our partnership with Scottish Hockey click here.

        Article posted on 05/10/2022

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        Private land businesses must have their say on Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation

        Private land businesses must have their say on Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation

        Senior Partner Malcolm Taylor is urging land-based business across rural Scotland to respond to the Scottish Government’s public consultation on their new Land Reform Bill.

        This new piece of legislation will be the third bill of its type since the Scottish Parliament was reconvened in 1999 and the deadline for responses is looming large on 30th October.

        Malcolm Taylor, who heads up Bell Ingram’s Forfar office, said: “As rural land managers for over a century, we understand the key role our farm and estate businesses play in supporting a thriving rural economy. It is our hope that the government recognises the part that our clients can play in delivering modern and diverse land use.”

        “Land reform is an extremely complex issue, and it is of vital importance that private land businesses have their say. If you have never responded to a consultation before, now is the time to do so, or instruct your land manager to do so on your behalf.”

        The consultation document can be viewed online at Land Reform in a Net Zero Nation – Scottish Government – Citizen Space (consult.gov.scot)

        Click here more information on our Rural Land Management services.

        Article posted on 14/09/2022

        Bell Ingram In The Community News

        Northwich and Ambleside Land Agents dig in for Manna House charity

        Land Agents dig in for Manna House

        Kendal’s Manna House received a welcome boost from Bell Ingram’s Ambleside and Northwich colleagues recently.

        Despite the sizzling summer temperatures, Neal Salomon, Hannah Rayne, Joe Greene, Andrew Thompson, Amy Best, Borzo Taheri, Bill Crank, Sarah Salomon and Lucy Lloyd spent a day helping to overhaul the charity’s allotment by clearing weeds, levelling the ground and binning rubbish. The volunteers also built and filled pallet box planters and laid and planted new beds for vegetables.

        Land Agent Joe Greene, who organised the day, said: “Manna House provides essential support to society’s most vulnerable people. This new allotment offers an opportunity to grow their own food and a mental refuge for their clients. The allotment had been abandoned for 10+ years and has taken a mammoth effort to make it useable, just look at the rubbish pile!

        “A huge well done to all the volunteers for their back-breaking work in the heat! A great job for a very worthy cause.”

        A spokesperson for Manna House added: “Being homeless reduces life expectancy to 45 years for men and 42 years for women. Every little action helps us to help them.

        “The Manna House allotment provides a safe space for our vulnerable clients. They learn valuable work skills, communication, self-worth and it improves mental well-being, as well as providing food that we share with all the clients.

        “Thank you so much for your immense effort on the allotment, it will make such a difference. Your donation of time and effort inspired our clients. You gave them worth and made them feel ‘wanted’. They still talk about you and the hard work you put in. We now have an area where we can build more vegetable beds and a polytunnel, increasing our food production.

        You should all be very proud of yourselves. If you ever find yourselves at a loose end you will be welcomed back with open arms.Thank you Bell Ingram, you are all stars.”

        For more Information about the work of Manna House, go to www.manna-house.org.uk

        Article posted on 31/08/2022

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        Five of the best lifestyle opportunities on the market

        Five of the best lifestyle opportunities on the market

        Repeated lockdowns have seen us all spend more time in our homes, which has really focussed the mind of buyers on what they truly want from their homes and living environments. For some, it has even thrown into question the type of lifestyle they wish to lead and has led to some downing tools and upping sticks entirely in the search for a more rural way of life.

        At Bell Ingram we have seen the increase for demand of rural properties which offer a new business and lifestyle opportunity. Here we round up five of the best lifestyle opportunities on the market with Bell Ingram.

        1. Barmore Farm, Tarbert

        This well established and profitable holiday business offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a beautifully presented, listed Victorian Steading, sympathetically converted to a selection of unique holiday let cottages, each offering a blend of traditional and contemporary living.

        Offers over £1,100,000.

        2. Roseview, Oban

        Situated in a wonderful rural location on the fringe of the ever-popular coastal town of Oban, Roseview Caravan Park is set in approximately 4.89 acres of land and offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a well-established tourist destination, perfect for those looking for a lifestyle change or tourism investment.

        Offers over £795,000.

        3. Ornum House, Beauly

        Ornum House is a very well presented property which is brought to the market alongside two popular self-catering cottages. The house is currently run as a successful Bed & Breakfast business and the overall package offers the purchaser the opportunity to live in a beautiful, quiet location and have a business on site.

        Offers over £600,000.

        4. Coullabus Farmhouse, Isle of Islay

        With its rural setting on the picturesque island of Islay, Coullabus Farm offers a superb opportunity for those looking to adopt a lifestyle change and reap the benefits of a country island life.

        Previously operated as an operational island dairy farm, the main farmhouse property now offers family accommodation over two levels, with an adjacent tastefully converted detached cottage giving opportunity for self-catering accommodation with scope for significant secondary income.

        Offers over £595,000.

        5. Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre, Acharacle

        The Ardnamurchan Natural History Centre offers buyers an opportunity to acquire a thriving business with three identifiable income streams – retail, tearoom and exhibition. The property is set in an enviable rural location on the West Coast of Scotland, a wonderfully scenic location, popular with tourists visiting the region.

        Offers over £525,000.

        Article posted on 07/02/2022

        Property Case Studies

        Historic Perthshire Estate Sale

        Historic Perthshire Estate Sale

        Property broken into five Lots to achieve best price for client.

        The Brief

        Eastertyre Estate, which centred around a nine-bedroom principal house, parts of which dated back to the 1500s, had been in the same family for a number of generations.

        With outstanding views over River Tay to the hills beyond, the premium Perthshire property also encompassed two detached cottages, grazing land, salmon fishing rights and woodland. Interestingly, the top section of the estate was subject to an SSSI as an important breeding ground for the Northern Blue Damselfly.

        On the death of the last of the family, his Executors asked Bell Ingram to put Eastertyre to the open market and it was launched for sale in springtime 2021.

        Process

        To achieve the best possible outcome for our client, it was decided to offer the estate both as a whole and also as five separate lots – each of the three residential properties (with an area of surrounding land), the hill land with grazing, and the salmon fishing rights.

        This highly successful strategy generated 173 viewings, which required careful organisation by our Agency team as Covid restrictions were still in place!

        It went to a closing date after seven weeks and interested parties were asked to submit two offers each – one covering a complete ‘lot’ and a second offer with their ‘wish list’.

        Outcome

        Fifty offers were received and the Estate was sold in three lots achieving significantly above the initial listing at offers over £1.6 million.

        Eastertyre was a fantastic sale to be involved with and the complexity of the situation demonstrated Bell Ingram’s range of expertise and our ability to add value to your property sale.

        Our sales team can offer a full range of marketing strategies and create a bespoke blueprint to deliver maximum exposure which could result in additional offers and a higher value attained.

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        Carl Warden

        Carl Warden

        Partner
        Estate Agency
        Tel: 01738 621 121

        About: Carl heads up the Residential Estate Agency division for the company and has a proven track record within the Scottish property sector. He has been marketing property in the Perth and Kinross area for over 35 years and has vast and detailed practical experience and knowledge of selling prime residential property: from period homes to contemporary developments. Carl is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. His wider role involves looking after and supporting our Agency teams and colleagues in Oban, Beauly, Ayr and Forfar. Interests: Estate Agency, Market Valuation, Negotiation.

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          Moira Webley

          Moira Webley

          Associate, MNAEA
          Estate Agency
          Tel: 01738 621 121

          About: Moira assists Carl Warden in the day to day running of Bell Ingram’s residential business in the Perth office. She has developed excellent relationships with clients, visiting sellers in their properties all over Perthshire and nurturing prospective buyers. Moira came into property sales in 2006, changing focus after many years in the conveyancing department of a legal firm. Interests: Moira is also a member of the Compliance and Audit teams and assists with the day to day management of the Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and Environmental Management systems within the organisation. She also holds her Level 6 Award in Sale of Residential Property (Scotland).

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            Johanna Wiseman

            Johanna Wiseman

            Negotiator
            Estate Agency
            Tel: 01738 621 121

            About: Johanna is a highly experienced Sales and Lettings Negotiator with extensive local knowledge who always strives to deliver the best customer service experience possible. Having worked within the estate agency sector for 15 years, she joined our Perth Estate Agency team in 2014 where she assists Carl Warden and Moira Webley in providing a bespoke service for those looking to buy, sell or rent. Johanna holds an ARLA Level 6 qualification in Residential Letting and Property Management. Interests: Estate Agency, Lettings.

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              Article posted on 21/12/2021

              Property Case Studies

              Bandominie Farm, Glasgow

              Bandominie Farm, Glasgow

              Multi-service approach achieves record price for farmer.

              Brief

              Located on the edge of the very buoyant Glasgow market, 380-acre Bandominie Farm consisted of a farmhouse with outbuildings, a modern bungalow and a large area of forestry land.

              The owner, who had lived there all his life, occupied the modern bungalow with his own family, while his elderly parents remained in the original farmhouse, which was in need of considerable modernisation and renovation.

              To achieve the best possible price for our client, we advised that breaking the farm into separate parts would be the most lucrative way forward.

              Process

              The first step in this process was to map the property and our in-house GIS Mapping Department was tasked with providing three mapped areas of land – 275 acres for forestry planting, 19 acres to go with the old farmhouse and its outbuildings, and a further 2.5 acres of paddock to be sold with the bungalow.

              Bell Ingram’s Planning Department then made an application to have the Section 75 removed from the farm which allowed us to sell the residential properties separately. 

              The two residential properties were listed at £200k for the farmhouse, outbuildings and 19 acres, while the modern bungalow was put to the market at £250k with the paddocks and two small stables. 

              Outcome

              The attractive sales price, coupled with the lack of available stock in the Glasgow area, generated just short of 200 enquiries which resulted in 121 viewings being arranged in only six working days. A closing date saw both properties sold to the same buyer, achieving almost 25% above their asking price.

              However, it was the Forestry element of the sale which ultimately generated the best outcome. Bell Ingram’s Forestry Department approached their private clients offering the 275 acres for an asking price in the region of £450,000 to £650,000, and our client was rather overwhelmed when a closing date achieved significantly above the asking price!

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              Carl Warden

              Carl Warden

              Partner
              Estate Agency
              Tel: 01738 621 121

              About: Carl heads up the Residential Estate Agency division for the company and has a proven track record within the Scottish property sector. He has been marketing property in the Perth and Kinross area for over 35 years and has vast and detailed practical experience and knowledge of selling prime residential property: from period homes to contemporary developments. Carl is well known in the local area, having developed excellent relationships with buyers and sellers. His wider role involves looking after and supporting our Agency teams and colleagues in Oban, Beauly, Ayr and Forfar. Interests: Estate Agency, Market Valuation, Negotiation.

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                Moira Webley

                Moira Webley

                Associate, MNAEA
                Estate Agency
                Tel: 01738 621 121

                About: Moira assists Carl Warden in the day to day running of Bell Ingram’s residential business in the Perth office. She has developed excellent relationships with clients, visiting sellers in their properties all over Perthshire and nurturing prospective buyers. Moira came into property sales in 2006, changing focus after many years in the conveyancing department of a legal firm. Interests: Moira is also a member of the Compliance and Audit teams and assists with the day to day management of the Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and Environmental Management systems within the organisation. She also holds her Level 6 Award in Sale of Residential Property (Scotland).

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                  Johanna Wiseman

                  Johanna Wiseman

                  Negotiator
                  Estate Agency
                  Tel: 01738 621 121

                  About: Johanna is a highly experienced Sales and Lettings Negotiator with extensive local knowledge who always strives to deliver the best customer service experience possible. Having worked within the estate agency sector for 15 years, she joined our Perth Estate Agency team in 2014 where she assists Carl Warden and Moira Webley in providing a bespoke service for those looking to buy, sell or rent. Johanna holds an ARLA Level 6 qualification in Residential Letting and Property Management. Interests: Estate Agency, Lettings.

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                    Article posted on 21/12/2021

                    Renewables Case Studies

                    Major Windfarm in the Scottish Highlands

                    Major Windfarm in the Scottish Highlands

                    Engaged by landowner to agree terms with SSE

                    Brief

                    Bell Ingram were asked by the owner of Stronelairg Estate, near Fort Augustus, to act on his behalf in agreeing terms with SSE for a major windfarm on the Estate. In addition, we were asked by the neighbouring Glendoe Estate to agree terms for the rights of access for the wind farm with SSE on their behalf.

                    Process

                    Working closely with the clients, Bell Ingram agreed Heads of Terms with SSE for a 66 turbine wind farm on Stronelairg Estate and rights of access across Glendoe Estate, assisting the clients’ solicitors with agreeing the Lease Terms. These terms included loss of sporting on Stronelairg due to the proposed construction of a large sub station in the middle of a grouse moor. In addition, we negotiated terms for a 3.5 km grid connection for the site.

                    Outcome

                    The wind farm was constructed between 2017 and 2018 and during construction Bell Ingram assisted clients over issues rising during the construction phase, including measuring quantities of stone and sand extracted from over 10 borrow pits and dealing with other construction matters. The windfarm of over 220MW capacity, successfully started exporting electricity in March 2018.

                    Article posted on 26/10/2021

                    Renewables Case Studies

                    Kinnaird Hydro Scheme, Pitlochry

                    Kinnaird Hydro Scheme, Pitlochry

                    Negotiation is key to securing water rights and installations for a hydro scheme

                    Brief

                    Bell Ingram were instructed by a landowning client to assist in developing a 250kw hydro scheme on his estate. The hydro scheme, which would take water from Kinnaird Burn (located on the boundary of the estate), required the negotiation with adjoining estate owners over water rights and for the installation of an intake. In addition other parties had rights to water from the burn and their agreement was required for the abstraction of water from the burn.

                    Process

                    Initially a cashflow was prepared by Bell Ingram and the levels of rent to be offered to the third parties was agreed with the client. Negotiations were then held with the adjoining estate owners and their agents for the terms for the leases for both water rights and the installation of an intake. Negotiations were also held with two other interested parties over securing their agreement to grant rights to abstract water for the scheme. Having reached agreement on Heads of Terms with adjoining landowners, these were incorporated into draft leases which Bell Ingram assisted the client’s lawyers in preparing and agreeing with all the interested parties.

                    Outcome

                    Assistance was also given to the client in the planning application and in negotiations with SEPA and with a number of other objectors to the scheme, which included the local Fisheries Board and Angling Club. The scheme was subsequently built in late 2008 and has been operational ever since, with leases and agreements in place with the adjoining landowners. Bell Ingram now manage the accounts for the hydro scheme, including sale of electricity and securing ROC and other payments.

                    Article posted on 26/10/2021