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Rural

Rural Services

Get help to reduce disruption to your land, ensuring that private projects are managed considerately and fairly. We can negotiate and liaise with commercial partners on your behalf.

Funding Payments

There are many funding schemes in place to help rural businesses, farmers, and crofters across Scotland. HiLs can assist submitting funding applications on your business’ behalf as well as dealing with any correspondence from SGRPID. HiLs are FBASS accredited and can deliver support to your business through the Farm Advisory Service which offers funding towards a range of measures your business can undertake. We also deal in the trading of payment entitlements for direct payments. We are fully insured for all aspects of subsidy and grant aid applications. Please contact us to discuss funding which may be available to your business.

Crofting

HiLs are specialists in delivering advice on all crofting matters and can assist in the completion and submission of croft regulatory applications as well as croft registrations. Our mapping team will complete all forms of mapping associated with regulatory applications and first registration of crofts. This in house service means applications can be dealt with efficiently and effectively.

Agricultural

Our team have a wide range of agricultural experience and can assist with all aspects of advice ranging from livestock records to farm management. We also assist our clients in succession advice and assessing current activity to allow mechanisms to be put in place enabling them to future proof their business.

Take a look at our work

Here are some recent examples of our work across the Scottish highlands. While our rural consultation services take many forms, our projects are united by a common thread of expertise and care for the natural environment.