An increase in investment in Scotland
The Crown Estate has reported an increase in investment in Scotland despite the gross surplus falling.
For more information please download the report:
 Scotland report 2011 PDF (2.3 MB)
Or visit our press release:
The Crown Estate in Scotland
With a large rural estate and notable marine holdings in Scotland, The Crown Estate has a significant presence in Scotland. This is true not only of the commercial value of the estate, but in the relationships we have established at all levels of public and business life. We and our managing agents work with a range of organisations and individuals, public and private, and our activity in Scotland extends beyond the traditional workings of a landed estate.
For instance, we engage with organisations as diverse as the Scottish Government and the Green Tourism Business Scheme. Among our tenants we can count fish farmers and conservation organisations.
We have recently granted leases for the world’s first wave and tidal energy devices, in the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters. In Edinburgh we have a stake in the retail park at Fort Kinnaird, five kilometres south-east of Edinburgh, through our 50 per cent share of the Gibraltar Limited Partnership.
Our rural estates host nine Sites of Special Scientific Interest. We are the guardian of naturally occurring oysters and mussels in Scotland. We have working relationships with Highlands and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. Almost 5,000 hectares of forestry is under our direct management. We hold the rights to salmon fishings, leasing them to both associations and private individuals.
The Scottish Commissioner
Gareth Baird is our Scottish Commissioner. Appointed as a non-executive Board member in October 2009 he became Scottish Commissioner at the start of 2010.
A well known farmer from near Kelso in the Borders, Gareth is a third generation farming tenant involved in arable and beef production, and is a leading figure in Scotland’s agricultural and food and drink sectors.
Gareth said: “I am delighted to be part of the Board of The Crown Estate, an organisation which is recognised to be playing a key role in the rural economy as well as being a progressive landlord. I feel very strongly that sound governance and good teamwork are key to strong performance and The Crown Estate’s values of commercialism, integrity and stewardship resonate very powerfully with me.
“I have particularly enjoyed building on the partnerships The Crown Estate has created with the Scottish Government and industry to develop renewable energy, and playing my part in ensuring that Scotland benefits from these opportunities both in terms of economic development and tackling climate change.
“In terms of the marine and rural sectors, I am committed to sustainable development amongst Scotland’s communities, as well as bringing people together to work collaboratively. In this respect I am strongly supportive of local enterprise and production which I believe can benefit Scotland as a whole.”
Gareth was appointed Scottish Commissioner upon the retirement of Ian Grant CBE, the former Crown Estate Chairman, on December 31 2009.
 | Gareth Baird
Crown Estate Scottish Commissioner and non executive board member For more information about Gareth Baird, please follow this link: Gareth Baird |
The Crown Estate team
The Scottish leadership team comprises senior staff responsible for the estates and activities in Scotland, ensuring on a day to day basis that the application of our policies reflect local circumstances.
The team also ensures effective co-ordination of employees in Scotland and is responsible for management of the Edinburgh office. It acts as the primary link to the Scottish Parliament and Government, ensuring we are responsive to all approaches from either body, and maintains strong relationships with key contacts in the Scottish Government.
The Scottish leadership team manages the Scottish liaison group and is responsible for stakeholder engagement of all types in Scotland.
The team comprises:
- Alan Laidlaw – head of new business development rural
- Dermot Grimson – head of external relations policy and planning
- Tom Mallows – external relations policy and planning representative, and leads on external relations – environment and external affairs management
- Alasdair Rankin – head of marine business development and lead on customer relations
- John Stevenson – energy and technology representative, and leads on team development and internal communications.
The group meets with our Scottish Commissioner, Gareth Baird, on a quarterly basis and the majority of members of report directly to their directors of the marine or rural estate.
We have significantly strengthened our presence and management structures in Scotland over the last few years, increasing our employee numbers in Scotland to 34.
Marine dealings
Marine works application forms
If you wish to make use of Crown Estate foreshore or seabed in Scotland then you will need to provide us with enough information for us to assess your proposal. We have produced a series of simple application forms which should be completed and sent to us with as much supporting information as possible. You should refer to the guidance notes in each document before submitting your application or feel free to contact one of our local managing agents to discuss your proposals.
 Dredging and dumping Word (220 KB)
General marine works Word (230 KB)
Intake and outfall pipes Word (200 KB)
Moorings application form Word (240 KB)
Rural holdings
Urban
Other
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