Planning for the Future - Roadshow - Spring 2025

Over the next six weeks, a series of events will take place around the country aimed at combining the serious business of advice and support to help farmers prepare for the future, with a chance to socialise over a bite to eat.

The events are being run by RSABI working in partnership with the Royal Countryside Fund and will feature legal, business planning, farm accounts, mediation and succession experts who will lead some lively discussions to help farming families plan for the future.

The line-up of speakers set to share their expertise with farmers at events in Perthshire, Orkney, Aberdeenshire and Dumfries-shire includes Jenn Stewart, Partner and Head of Rural at Johnston Carmichael Chartered Accountants, shining a light on tax and business planning; Heather Wildman of Saviour Associates who will be sharing top tips for succession planning; Gordon Davies, a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and registered mediator at Scottish Mediators, who will be offering insights into how best to tackle difficult conversations; and Emma Robertson, Partner at Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP and Ellen Eunson, Rural Lawyer with Anderson Strathern, who will be highlighting the importance of planning for the next generation, including prioritising wills and power of attorney.

The speakers will be joined by Carol McLaren, CEO of RSABI, sharing advice on managing stress and building resilience, and Doug Bell, Scottish co-ordinator of the Royal Countryside Fund’s Farm Resilience Programme.

The events, which all start at 6pm with an opportunity to enjoy a catch up with fellow farmers over a bite to eat, will be held as follows:

March 25th - Albert Hotel, Kirkwall Orkney, 6pm

A further online meeting will be held via Zoom – date to be confirmed.

Book your place HERE