A commitment to sustainable rural development
Scoping Reports;
Feasibility Studies;
Full Project Cycle;
Rural Benchmarking
Specialisms
Senior Surveyor, Bell Ingram LLP – Renewables, Utilities & Land Management.
Consultant, Expedite RS –
Land Reform & Natural Capital
Multi-stakeholder extension
Agricultural & Rural Development
Community dynamics
Experience
Commercial land agency, legal interface, acquisitions due diligence, rural estate management.
I am well versed in major stakeholder dynamics.
Contact
Alistair Sutton
MRICS MSc MSc OCM
Consultant
xrs@swissmail.org
07772 933 575
Meeting venue
Royal Scots Club
Abercrombie Place, Edinburgh
Happy to discuss
rural development or land reform proposals
Charity & Private Client Focused
Some examples of rural development work undertaken
Private Acquistions
Acquisitions due diligence. Private client work. UK.
Bedouin Sustainable Development
A full project cycle, two phases, eco-tourism and community livelihoods development. Middle East
Reconciliaiton Project
Full project cycle – multi-activity experiential outdoor education used as a means for reconciliation between young adults of different cultures. Middle East.
Community Regeneration
A steering group taken through to charitable status; then a large estate buyout. 650 crofting tenants, 22 grazing committees, 3 community councils; renewable engery very much part of the mix. Galson Estate Trust, UK.
Charity Project Management
Facilitation of projects in Nepal, Kenya & S Africa. UK based.
Community Regeneration
Gathered a steering group to compulsory purchase a rural estate central to connecting 3 villages; feasibility study; charity established; local pier prioritised. Largo Communities Together, UK.
Integrated Rural Development
Pastoral nomads project, Phase 2 project management. Later obtained United Nations Drought Resiliance & Sustainable Livelihoods award. West Africa.
Community Education
Community teaching forums and panel events established for a private client. UK.
Private Rural Estate
Large estate due diligence & estate management plan. Private client. UK.