Agriculture & Rural Business Accountancy Services
We have been financial advisers and accountants to farmers, landed estates and rural businesses across Scotland for over 100 years, with offices in Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
We work with partnerships, sole traders, limited companies and the individuals involved with these businesses, covering arable, cattle, dairy, sheep and mixed farms. We also support the wider network of businesses that form an important part of rural business life, including feed suppliers, machinery suppliers, retailers and sports and leisure businesses.
Our specialist advisers provide support across accounting, tax, succession planning, diversification, banking relationships and renewable energy projects.
Why Agriculture & Rural Businesses Work With Us
Agriculture remains a vital part of the Scottish economy and forms the foundation of Scotland’s internationally recognised food and drink industry. Our team has supported farming families and rural enterprises for generations, providing practical advice on the issues that matter most to them.
Our team supports clients with:
- Accounting and compliance
- Tax planning and advisory services
- Succession planning
- Inheritance tax planning
- Diversification projects
- Renewable energy considerations
- Banking and funding support
- Cashflow forecasting and management reporting
Agriculture & Rural Business Services
Accounting & Compliance
We support farming and rural businesses with financial reporting and compliance requirements, helping owners understand business performance and meet their obligations.
Tax Planning
Our experience in the sector allows us to advise clients on tax matters affecting farms, landed estates and rural businesses.
Succession Planning
We advise generations of farming families on succession planning and the transition of ownership and management responsibilities.
Inheritance Tax Planning
We support clients with effective tax planning to help facilitate the transfer of assets and business interests between generations.
Banking & Funding Support
We work closely with banking contacts and support clients with funding applications, projections, cashflow forecasts and management information.
Diversification & Renewable Energy
We advise clients considering diversification opportunities and renewable energy projects as part of their long-term business plans.
Challenges We Help Rural Businesses Address
We regularly help clients with:
- Succession planning for farming families
- Inheritance tax considerations
- Funding applications and banking discussions
- Cashflow forecasting
- Financial projections
- Management accounts
- Business diversification
- Renewable energy opportunities
Meet our Agriculture & Rural Business Team
Lucy Crow
Director
Dawn MacDougall
Partner
Andy Niblock
Partner
