CONSULTANCY
AND ADVISORY
I am available to undertake a range of consultancy and advisory work. Topics include: -
See below for further information.
I am available to undertake a range of consultancy and advisory work. Topics include: -
- Landownership Research
- Community Land Rights
- Land Policy
- Journalism and Authorship
- Advisory Services
- Project Development
See below for further information.
Landownership
Research
Do you need to find out who owns a particular area of land or a specific property? Are you looking for information on landownership over a wide area?
I can offer quick and inexpensive searches for simple situations or a solution to more complex situations tailored to your needs. I often work on a "no answer - no fee" basis.
Very often, conventional Search Companies and the Registers of Scotland rely solely on the indexes of the Register of Sasines and the Land Register. This is insufficient in many cases, however, and a wider research approach is often required. The secret to success lies in exploiting the wide range of research tools that I have developed over the years.
Community Land Rights
Across Scotland communities have, in the past, enjoyed a wide range of land rights. Many of these have been appropriated over the centuries by private interests. Many do, however, survive. I can help you identify what potential land rights exist and how to recover them. This work is usually done on a project or retainer basis but I am happy to enter into correspondence for free.
Land Policy
Over the years I have advised on and written many policy papers on land issues and am available to consultancy teams involved in this area.
Journalism and Authorship
I am available for commissions to write for a wide range of publications and media and have in the past written for the Scotsman, Guardian, Herald, Sunday Herald, Scotland on Sunday, Daily Mail, BBC Newsnight and BBC Radio Scotland.
Advocacy Work
Do you need advice, research or strategic direction on any issue concerning land? Contact me and see if I can help. I have a strong track record working with NGOs, the media and civic society.
Project Development
Advice and technical expertise are available to assist in the development of a wide range of projects in the media, the arts, private business, research institutions and think tanks.
CLIENTS
Past clients have included
Do you need to find out who owns a particular area of land or a specific property? Are you looking for information on landownership over a wide area?
I can offer quick and inexpensive searches for simple situations or a solution to more complex situations tailored to your needs. I often work on a "no answer - no fee" basis.
Very often, conventional Search Companies and the Registers of Scotland rely solely on the indexes of the Register of Sasines and the Land Register. This is insufficient in many cases, however, and a wider research approach is often required. The secret to success lies in exploiting the wide range of research tools that I have developed over the years.
Community Land Rights
Across Scotland communities have, in the past, enjoyed a wide range of land rights. Many of these have been appropriated over the centuries by private interests. Many do, however, survive. I can help you identify what potential land rights exist and how to recover them. This work is usually done on a project or retainer basis but I am happy to enter into correspondence for free.
Land Policy
Over the years I have advised on and written many policy papers on land issues and am available to consultancy teams involved in this area.
Journalism and Authorship
I am available for commissions to write for a wide range of publications and media and have in the past written for the Scotsman, Guardian, Herald, Sunday Herald, Scotland on Sunday, Daily Mail, BBC Newsnight and BBC Radio Scotland.
Advocacy Work
Do you need advice, research or strategic direction on any issue concerning land? Contact me and see if I can help. I have a strong track record working with NGOs, the media and civic society.
Project Development
Advice and technical expertise are available to assist in the development of a wide range of projects in the media, the arts, private business, research institutions and think tanks.
CLIENTS
Past clients have included
- Highlands and Islands Enterprise
- Historic Scotland
- Argyll & Bute Council
- East Lothian Council
- Highland Council
- Cairngorms National Park
- Development Trusts Association
- Scottish Wildlife and Countryside Link
- BBC Scotland
- various private companies