Sponsors & Exhibitors 2023 - Scottish Agritourism

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Scottish Agritourism is very grateful to all our conference sponsors and supporters and with their help, we look forward to delivering an inspiring and inclusive conference for the agritourism sector in Scotland.

Key Conference Supporter

Thanks to valuable support from Scottish Rural Network (SRN) there are twenty scholarship places available at this years conference for under-35 year olds, which will allow the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs in Scotland’s farm retail and agritourism sector to attend the conference and evening dinner free of charge, plus benefit from participation in an additional two-day workshop focusing on personal and sector development.

Applications for under-35 scholarships open on 1st September 2023 and close on Friday 22nd September.

In 2022, with valuable support from Scottish Rural Network, Scottish Agritourism had 5 places to offer to young people with an interest in agritourism to attend the Scottish Agritourism conference. After the event, we asked each to share information from the event on social media channels and to write a 200 word blog on what they learned. You can read the blogs here.

Platinum Sponsor

NFU Mutual

NFU Mutual is the UK’s leading rural insurer, providing general insurance and financial services products through its network of local Agent offices in rural locations across the UK. NFU Mutual specialises in supporting Britain’s farmers, including diversified farms, and remains committed to serving the needs of its members.

Conference Supporter

We are grateful to the Perth & Kinross Council Business Tourism Event Fund which has supported the Scottish Agritourism Conference returning to Perth Concert Hall for a third year.

Be inspired in Perthshire.

Gold Sponsor

Johnston Carmichael

As one of the leading firms of Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers in the Rural sector, Johnston Carmichael advises over 2,000 rural clients from traditional family farming businesses, landed estates and rural businesses supporting the sector. The specialist team live and breathe the sector and understand the unique challenges and continuous requirement needed to evolve and maximise opportunities within the changing rural economy. The combined expertise of Rural, Food & Drink, Energy and Hospitality and Tourism teams ensure you have the insight you need.

Silver Sponsors

Bell Ingram

Bell Ingram offers a tailored service to support Agritourism projects of all sizes.
Estate agents are experienced in sales of rural property and can assist with review of budget considerations, rules to follow, and finance options. As AMC agents, Bell Ingram understands how to structure successful applications, followed up by valuations of the security property.
Bell Ingram Design is well versed in bringing ideas to fruition whether converting traditional steadings or innovative new structures, with architects and planning consultants who know all the current regulations. Different disciplines work creatively together with clients and their advisors to deliver diversification plans and secure income streams.

Read our guest blog from Bell Ingram, Reinventing the Family Farm

Davidson Chalmers Stewart

Davidson Chalmers Stewart is an independent commercial law firm focused on the needs of businesses across Scotland. Our expert teams provide clear, practical and commercial legal advice, helping our clients to achieve their business objectives and meet their aspirations. Drawing on a diverse range of specialisms, we have a wealth of experience in supporting rural businesses to adapt and grow.

Read our guest blog from Davidson Chalmers Stewart Legal Advisers to the Agritourism Sector

Quality Meat Scotland has kindly supported the purchase of Scotch beef for the conference dinner.

Thanks also to

Drinks Sponsor

Shepherd & Wedderburn

Agricultural law specialists, top-ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners legal directories, advising on all aspects of rural law, from estates, forestry and farming to crofting, renewable energy and more.

Dinner Sponsor

Azets

Azets, a UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm, provides trusted advice and personalised client services across accounting, tax, audit, advisory, people, and technology.

The Azets team has substantial experience in Agritourism, offering specialist support to clients in planning for a robust and profitable future. The practical advice covers the likes of succession and tax planning, cost control, cashflow forecasting and implementation of cloud accounting.

Lanyard Sponsor

Galbraith

From offices across Scotland and Northern England we manage and provide advice on farm, natural capital, forestry, diversification, land and estate interests on over 3 .5 million acres.