Farm achieves Wildlife Estates Scotland accreditation

"Every owner, tenant farmer, shepherd, stonemason, fencer, forester, ploughman and gardener has shaped the estate into what it is today"

Chris Brayford
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"Wildlife Estates accreditation was something we were passionate about and we are very pleased to have achieved it." From left to right: Carla Bailey, John Lamont MP, Robert Bailey, Caroline Pringle (WES)
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"Wildlife Estates accreditation was something we were passionate about and we are very pleased to have achieved it." From left to right: Carla Bailey, John Lamont MP, Robert Bailey, Caroline Pringle (WES)

A farming estate in the Scottish Borders has achieved international accreditation recognising its 'outstanding efforts' in wildlife and habitat management. Spital Tower Estate at Denholm, near Hawick...

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