Rural
With 37,000 hectares covering agricultural tenancies, commercial and residential properties, as well as forestry, we work with tenants for shared success
Crown Estate Scotland is responsible for managing
- 37,000 hectares of rural land with agricultural tenancies, residential and commercial properties and forestry on four rural estates (Glenlivet, Fochabers, Applegirth and Whitehill)
- Rights to fish wild salmon and sea trout in in river and coastal areas
- Rights to naturally-occurring gold and silver across most of Scotland
- Just under half the foreshore around Scotland including 5,800 moorings and some ports and harbours
- Leasing of virtually all seabed out to 12 nautical miles covering some 750 fish farming sites and agreements with cables & pipeline operators
- The rights to offshore renewable energy and gas and carbon dioxide storage out to 200 nautical miles
- Retail and office units at 39-41 George Street Edinburgh
Assets are held ‘in right of The Crown’ and the Monarch remains the legal owner. We ensure that the assets are developed and enjoyed sustainably to deliver long-term value for communities and for the nation.
Find out more about the Assets
Coastal
As an active manager of the seabed and approximately half the foreshore, including 5,800 moorings, we work with other organisations to deliver local benefits.
Marine
As active asset managers of the seabed, we play a critical role in the development of offshore renewables and subsea infrastructure such as grid, cables and pipelines for oil and gas and the telecommunications industry.
Urban
Our premises at 39-41 George Street, Edinburgh, is managed by Savills and occupied by premium fashion and lifestyle retailer Anthropologie.