Independent valuations for 1991 Act tenancies
When a tenant farmer decides to relinquish or assign their tenancy, an independent valuation of the holding is required by law.
The Tenant Farming Commissioner has set up a panel of experienced, accredited valuers to make sure this process is fair, transparent and consistent for everyone involved.
If you’d like to speak to someone, we are here to help.
There are 3 main ways to get in touch:
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The Panel of Independent Valuers was established by the Tenant Farming Commissioner (TFC) to support fair valuations under the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991.
Each valuer on the panel is:
You’ll need a valuation by a panel valuer if you are:
To take part, all parties need to agree to a few simple conditions:aThese rules apply to secure (1991 Act) agricultural tenancies, as set out in sections 73–79 of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991.
The independent valuation helps ensure the process is fair to both tenant and landlord.
You can contact any of the approved valuers directly. If the tenant and landlord agree on a preferred valuer, they can approach valuers to discuss availability, experience and fees.
Once both sides have agreed, the tenant should notify the TFC through their Notice of Intention to Relinquish, confirming the chosen valuer and the agreed fee.
If the tenant and landlord do not agree on a valuer, the TFC will request quotes from panel valuers using the information in the tenant’s notice, and will then appoint a valuer from the panel to carry out the work.
hese steps ensure the process is fair, transparent and consistent for everyone involved.
Highlands and Islands
Alastair Campbell
MRICS, SAAVA
Bidwells, Elm House, Cradlehall Business Park, Inverness, IV2 5GH
Alastair.Campbell@bidwells.co.ukPhillipa Cliff
MRICS
Highland Rural Limited, Bailechaul Road, Humberston, Dingwall, IV15 9TP
Alastair.Campbell@bidwells.co.ukClaire Acheson
MRICS, SAAVA
Reay House, 17 Old Edinburgh Road, Inverness, IV2 3HF
Claire.Acheson@galbraithgroup.comNorth East
Alastair Campbell
MRICS, SAAVA
Bidwells, Elm House, Cradlehall Business Park, Inverness, IV2 5GH
Alastair.Campbell@bidwells.co.ukJames Begg
MRICS, SAAVA
Allathan Associates, Unit 2, The Old Mart, Market Street, Maud, Aberdeenshire, AB24 4NH
James.begg@allathanassociates.co.ukCentral
Kirsten Mitchell
MRICS, FAAV, MLE, RICS Registered valuer
Earn House, Broxden Business Park, Lamberkine Drive, Perth, PH1 1RA
kirsten.mitchell@savills.comIan Morton
BScHons MSc MRICS RICS registered valuer
139 South Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9UN
ian@bradburne.co.ukDuncan Barrie
MA(Hons) MRICS SAAVA
Suite C, Stirling Agricultural Centre, Stirling, FK9 4RN
Duncan.Barrie@galbraithgroup.comAndrew Aitchison
BLE MRICS SAAVA
5 St John Street, Perth, PH1 5SP
andrew.aitchison@struttandparker.comRalph Peters
MA (Hons) MLE MRICS
Broxden House, Lamberkine Drive, Perth, PH1 1RA
ralph.peters@bidwells.co.ukGraeme Ferguson
BSc (Hons) MRICS
The Rural Centre, West Mains, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8LT
GF@drrural.co.ukSouth East
Sarah Jackson
MRICS, MSc, AMC and RICS Registered Valuer, TEP
Savills, Wemyss House, 8 Wemyss Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6DH
SAJackson@savills.comCrawford Mackay
BA (Hons), MSc, MRICS RICS Registered Valuer
59 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2JG
Crawford.Mackay@galbraithgroup.comMartin Hall
BSc(Hons), FRICS, FAAV, ACIArb, FRAgS
Riccarton Mains, Currie, Edinburgh, EH14 4AR
MH@drrural.co.ukAndrew Hamilton
BSc(Hons) MRICS
76 Overhaugh Street, Galashiels, TD1 1DP
a.hamilton@edwin-thompson.co.ukSouth West
Hugo Struthers
MRICS TEP RICS Registered Valuer
163 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 2JJ
Hstruthers@savills.comMichael Ireland
MA MLE MRICS RICS Registered Valuer
82 High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SW
michael@walkerscottireland.comAlice Wilson
BSc Hons, MSc, MRICS, FAAV and RICS Registered Valuer
7 Killoch Place, Ayr, KA7 2EA
Alice.Wilson@galbraithgroup.comIf you’re starting the process of relinquishing or assigning a 1991 Act tenancy, you’ll need to use the correct notices and follow the steps set out in the Tenant Farming Commissioner’s guidance.
You can download the key documents below:
These resources explain the process, timescales, and what to expect at each stage.
If you’re unsure which form to use, you can contact us for advice before taking any action.
The panel is reviewed from time to time. If you are a qualified valuer with experience in agricultural holdings, you may be able to apply in a future round.
Applicants must show:
Future opportunities will be announced on this website and the Scottish Land Commission’s social channels.
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