"From rising visitor numbers to policy challenges, the Scottish leisure and tourism industry experienced mixed fortunes last year. But which trends are here to stay, and what will 2024 bring?"

"2024 will be dominated by election politics. We analyse what Great Britain’s major political parties are pledging that could impact agricultural land values"

"The growing demand for visitor destinations offering a wide range of experiences presents a huge opportunity for farm shop enterprises and it does not have to cost the earth. "

"The term biodiversity net gain (BNG) has been on the radar of landowners and developers for several years now, but in January 2024 the new legislation is finally due to come into effect."

"If a business is already successful, surely growth and expansion come naturally, even easily? "

"Over the last 12 to 18 months we have seen a marked increase in the number of landowners making crop compensation claims – often triggered by infrastructure projects such as gas or water pipelines, electrical works or transport upgrades."

"These case studies demonstrate how four different but successful farm and estate diversifications have managed to utilise their assets, expertise and heritage to strengthen their traditional farming businesses"