Maps and publications

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2020-23 Corporate Plan

Our three-year programme for 2020-23

1.56 MB Updated: 15 September 2020

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Ports for offshore wind

A review of the net-zero opportunity for ports in Scotland, conducted by ARUP for Crown Estate Scotland

7.71 MB Updated: 2 September 2020

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2020-21 Business Plan

Our Business Plan for the 2020-21 financial year.

1.83 MB Updated: 17 June 2020

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ScotWind Leasing - Launch summary

An overview of the full ScotWind Leasing arrangements, for those interested in how we will manage applications for seabed for offshore wind farms

162.78 KB Updated: 10 June 2020

Natural Resources Challenge Fund

This is our proposed approach for a new challenge fund. Please send comments to Annie Breaden (annie.breaden@crownestatescotland.com) by Monday 2 November.

141.15 KB Updated: 14 October 2020

Boat Based Tourism Challenge Fund

This is our proposed approach for a new challenge fund. Please send comments to Annie Breaden (annie.breaden@crownestatescotland.com) by Monday 2 November.

152.31 KB Updated: 14 October 2020

Local Partnerships Challenge Fund

This is our proposed approach for a new challenge fund. Please send comments to Annie Breaden (annie.breaden@crownestatescotland.com) by Monday 2 November.

156.52 KB Updated: 14 October 2020

Less than Market Value - Guidance document

Guidance for requesting a Less than Market Value (LMV) transaction with Crown Estate Scotland, which should be read in conjunction with our LMV policy.

229.45 KB Updated: 30 September 2020

Option Period Extension Policy

This policy sets how we manage requests for extensions to Option Periods that take the development agreement rights beyond 10 years.

135.50 KB Updated: 9 September 2020

Data Protection Policy

Our Data Protection Policy, updated July 2020.

324.69 KB Updated: 23 July 2020

Privacy Notice for Tenants

Crown Estate Scotland's Privacy Notice for Tenants, updated 20 July 2020

206.39 KB Updated: 20 July 2020

Annual Report and Accounts to 31 March 2019

Crown Estate Scotland's second Annual Report

1.39 MB Updated: 29 June 2020

Less Than Market Value Policy

This policy will be reviewed in early 2021 and we welcome feedback. We will soon publish guidance including indicative timescales and more detail on process.

220.75 KB Updated: 19 June 2020

SCDS Engagement Document

ScotWind Leasing will include the requirement for a Supply Chain Development Statement (SCDS), the detail of which is being developed. Interested parties should read this document and offer feedback by 29/07/20

141.91 KB Updated: 17 June 2020

Crown Estate Scotland statement on recreational gold panning

A statement clarifying our position on recreational gold panning.

219.51 KB Updated: 12 June 2020

Aquaculture - Lease Option Agreements Scotland

Lease Option Agreements Scotland

144.69 KB Updated: 10 June 2020

Aquaculture Spatial Data

Zipped folder containing spatial data (shapefile) of current Aquaculture legal agreements. This information is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence

997.43 KB Updated: 1 June 2020

Aquaculture - Renunciation Letter (Individual)

Aquaculture - Renunciation Letter (Individual)

1.94 MB Updated: 1 June 2020

Offshore renewables and cables & pipelines activity

Offshore renewables, cables and pipelines activity map

789.56 KB Updated: 21 May 2020

Energy & Infrastructure Spatial Data

Zipped folder containing spatial data (shapefile) of current Energy & Infrastructure current legal agreements. This information is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence

1.94 MB Updated: 21 May 2020

Offshore Generation Energy Systems - Value case study

A report which demonstrates the additional value that can be generated for a community when an energy systems project is introduced, using Orkney's Surf'n'Turf project as a case study.

1.85 MB Updated: 21 May 2020

Public Services Reform Act statement - 2018/19

Our Public Services Reform Act statement for the financial year 2018/19

244.73 KB Updated: 15 May 2020

Payments over £25,000 - 2018/19

A record of payments we made greater than £25,000 in the 2018/19 financial year.

433.48 KB Updated: 15 May 2020

Public Services Reform Act statement - 2017/18

Our Public Services Reform Act statement for the financial year 2017/18

249.95 KB Updated: 15 May 2020

Payments over £25,000 - 2017/18

A record of payments we made greater than £25,000 in the 2017/18 financial year.

440.69 KB Updated: 15 May 2020

Mines Royal Option plan

Current Mines Royal agreements in Scotland

3.50 MB Updated: 13 May 2020

Crown Estate Scotland Corporate Plan (2020-23): Consultation with children and young people

In 2019 Crown Estate Scotland commissioned Children in Scotland to deliver a consultation exercise with children and young people, regarding Crown Estate Scotland’s Draft Corporate Plan 2020-23.

4.87 MB Updated: 12 May 2020

Crown Estate Scotland 2020-23 Corporate Plan - Post Adoption Statement

Crown Estate Scotland 2020-23 Corporate Plan - Post Adoption Statement

1.04 MB Updated: 1 April 2020

Island Communites Impact Assessment screening - Draft 2020-23 Corporate plan

Island Communites Impact Assessment of the Draft 2020-23 Corporate plan

228.48 KB Updated: 1 April 2020

Equality Impact Assessment screening - Draft 2020-23 Corporate plan

Equality Impact Assessment of the Draft 2020-23 Corporate plan

197.40 KB Updated: 1 April 2020

CRWIA screening - Draft 2020-23 Corporate plan

Children's Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment of the Draft 2020-23 Corporate plan

264.18 KB Updated: 1 April 2020

Corporate Plan 2017-20

Our three year programme for 2017-20

1.71 MB Updated: 1 April 2020

Draft 2020-23 Corporate Plan

The consultation on this plan closes 25 November 2019 (see https://consult.gov.scot/crown-estate-strategy-unit/2020-23-corporate-plan/) and the final will be published early April 2020.

2.70 MB Updated: 1 April 2020

Bulletin - Spring/Summer 2020

The latest edition of our bi-annual newsletter.

1.48 MB Updated: 31 March 2020

Framework Document for Crown Estate Scotland (2020)

Framework Document drawn up by the Scottish Government's Marine Scotland Directorate (the Sponsor Team) in consultation with Crown Estate Scotland.

259.29 KB Updated: 31 March 2020

Crown Estate Scotland Marine Data Policy Statement

Defining what we reasonably require under our agreements.

144.83 KB Updated: 10 March 2020

Coastal Tenant Survey - Executive summary

Summarised results of our recent opinion survey of Coastal Tenants

667.24 KB Updated: 3 March 2020

Draft 2020-23 Corporate Plan: consultation analysis

A report from Progressive Partnership, analysing responses to our recent consultation on the draft 2020-23 Corporate Plan.

1.14 MB Updated: 21 February 2020

Dryfesdalegate Farm - Natural Capital Assessment

The findings from a trial of the Natural Capital Protocol for land-based businesses, at Dryfesdalegate Farm in Lockerbie.

3.26 MB Updated: 10 February 2020

Trial of the Natural Capital Protocol with the dairy sector - Overview report

Report on a trial of the Natural Capital Protocol at Dryfesdalegate Farm in Lockerbie

316.11 KB Updated: 10 February 2020

Bulletin - Autumn/Winter 2019

The latest edition of our bi-annual newsletter.

1.12 MB Updated: 5 February 2020

Memorandum of Understanding - Decommissioning of offshore renewable energy installations

An MoU between Scottish Ministers and Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management)

399.05 KB Updated: 21 January 2020

Requests for below market value agreements

With the Scottish Crown Estate Act 2019 soon to be implemented, Crown Estate Scotland is now designing a consistent basis for how we work with community organisations who request below market value agreements

67.92 KB Updated: 22 November 2019

Clyde Shellfish Critical Mass Development Plan pilot

Development plan pilot report

6.29 MB Updated: 20 November 2019

Shellfish Critical Mass Development Plan Pilot Report

Report on the Shellfish pilot project carried out on the Clyde

3.60 MB Updated: 20 November 2019

Review of the contribution of cultivated bivalve shellfish to ecosystem services

A review of the scientific literature commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland

1.16 MB Updated: 1 October 2019

ScotWind leasing: Responses to pre-launch feedback

ScotWind leasing: Responses to pre-launch feedback

335.21 KB Updated: 24 September 2019

ScotWind leasing: September update

ScotWind leasing: September update

126.33 KB Updated: 24 September 2019

Agricultural Relettings Framework - September 2019

Agricultural Relettings Framework - September 2019

942.80 KB Updated: 12 September 2019

Complaints Handling Procedure Annual Report 2018-19

Complaints Handling Procedure Annual Report 2018-19

194.28 KB Updated: 9 September 2019

Crown Estate Scotland draft Corporate Plan 2020-2023 Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report

Crown Estate Scotland draft Corporate Plan 2020-2023 Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report

10.22 MB Updated: 6 September 2019

Our guidance note on seabed ownership

Guidance on seabed ownership

123.30 KB Updated: 28 August 2019

ScotWind leasing: Pre-launch summary

Summary information document for the pre-launch of ScotWind leasing

109.52 KB Updated: 31 July 2019

Executive summary - tenant research - May 2019

Report discussing the findings to emerge from tenant research carried out by Research Resource late 2018/early 2019

212.27 KB Updated: 13 May 2019

Response to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland Call for Evidence

Crown Estate Scotland's response to the Infrastructure Commission for Scotland's Call for Evidence - May 2019

173.93 KB Updated: 9 May 2019

NRS - Crown Estate Scotland - Agreement Report

Findings of the Keeper’s assessment of Crown Estate Scotland's Records Management Plan by the Public Records (Scotland) Act 2011 Assessment Team

320.06 KB Updated: 6 May 2019

Records Management Plan

Crown Estate Scotland's Records Management Plan (August 2018)

300.50 KB Updated: 6 May 2019

2019-20 Business Plan

Crown Estate Scotland's Business Plan for 2019-20

1.37 MB Updated: 6 May 2019

Crown Estate Scotland's Biodiversity Statement

Crown Estate Scotland Delivery Statement for Scotland's 2020 Challenge for Biodiversity

332.54 KB Updated: 2 May 2019

Guidance notes on aquaculture Lease Option applications

Advice Note on Lease Applications

721.41 KB Updated: 2 May 2019

Aquaculture - Renunciation Letter (Company)

Aquaculture - Renunciation Letter (Company)

26.11 KB Updated: 2 May 2019

Guidance Notes for Lease Applications in Scotland

Guidance Notes for Lease Applications in Scotland

723.97 KB Updated: 2 May 2019

ScotWind Leasing - April 2019 update

An update on timescales and other useful information for those considering applying to ScotWind Leasing

151.07 KB Updated: 29 April 2019

Offshore Generation, Energy Storage & Stystems Feasibility Study 2019

Report commissioned by Crown Estate Scotland

7.43 MB Updated: 4 April 2019

Draft Investment Strategy – SEA Environmental Report

SEA Environmental Report

2.83 MB Updated: 13 March 2019

Rural Assets Strategy Consultation

Consultation on the future of the Scottish Crown Estate's rural assets

684.69 KB Updated: 2 March 2019

Crown river salmon fishing stretches

Map showing the locations of Crown river salmon fishing stretches as at 08.02.19

378.38 KB Updated: 11 February 2019

Remaining coastal netting stations (west)

Map showing Crown Title coastal salmon fishing vacant stretches (west)

482.49 KB Updated: 8 February 2019

Remaining coastal netting stations (east)

Map showing Crown Title coastal salmon fishing vacant stretches (east)

403.48 KB Updated: 8 February 2019

Scottish Angling Associations Map

Scottish Angling Associations Map

1.62 MB Updated: 8 February 2019

Non-Crown Mines Royal map

Map showing areas where Crown Estate Scotland does not manage rights to Mines Royal

396.14 KB Updated: 8 February 2019

Bulletin - autumn/winter 2018

News and stories from across the business

1.33 MB Updated: 19 December 2018

Annual Report and Accounts to 31 March 2018

Crown Estate Scotland's first annual report

1.74 MB Updated: 11 December 2018

2017-18 highlights

Crown Estate Scotland's 2017-18 highlights

250.36 KB Updated: 11 December 2018

ScotWind leasing - new offshore wind leasing for Scotland

Summary of Discussion Document responses and update on leasing

448.26 KB Updated: 29 November 2018

Macroeconomic benefits of floating offshore wind in the UK

A Crown Estate Scotland-commissioned study carried out by ORE Catapult

2.16 MB Updated: 29 October 2018

Tenant service action plan 2018-19

Tenant service action plan

261.23 KB Updated: 3 September 2018

Tenant service charter

Our tenant service charter outlines what tenants can expect from Crown Estate Scotland in terms of service and ethos.

268.42 KB Updated: 3 September 2018

Local Asset Management Pilots Scheme - Criteria & Process

Criteria and process including how to apply to our pilot scheme

370.03 KB Updated: 18 July 2018

Angling clubs & associations

A list of angling clubs and associations and links to their respective websites

59.39 KB Updated: 17 July 2018

Natural capital case study: Woodland Planting - Wetland Restoration

Natural capital case study: Woodland Planting - Wetland Restoration

282.66 KB Updated: 17 July 2018

Natural Capital case study: Peatland Restoration

Natural Capital case study: Peatland Restoration

658.50 KB Updated: 17 July 2018

Natural Capital case study: Improving Soil

Natural Capital case study: Improving Soil

600.46 KB Updated: 17 July 2018

Glenlivet Estate: Natural Capital assessment (Appendix - maps)

Glenlivet Estate: Natural Capital assessment (Appendix - maps)

6.86 MB Updated: 17 July 2018

Glenlivet Estate: Natural Capital assessment

Glenlivet Estate: Natural Capital assessment

1.57 MB Updated: 17 July 2018

Den Farm: Natural Capital assessment (Appendix - maps)

Den Farm: Natural Capital assessment (Appendix - maps)

6.90 MB Updated: 17 July 2018

Den Farm: Natural Capital assessment

Den Farm: Natural Capital assessment

1.71 MB Updated: 17 July 2018

Ruthven Farm: Natural Capital assessment (Appendix - maps)

Ruthven Farm: Natural Capital assessment (Appendix - maps)

6.86 MB Updated: 17 July 2018

Ruthven Farm: Natural Capital assessment

Ruthven Farm: Natural Capital assessment

1.54 MB Updated: 17 July 2018

Natural Capital Protocol for land-based businesses presentation

Natural Capital Protocol for land-based businesses presentation

5.35 MB Updated: 17 July 2018

Natural Capital Protocol for land-based businesses - summary guide

Natural Capital Protocol for land-based businesses - summary guide

185.77 KB Updated: 17 July 2018

Trial of Natural Capital Protocol for land-based businesses - overview report

Trial of Natural Capital Protocol for land-based businesses - overview report

886.78 KB Updated: 17 July 2018

New offshore wind leasing: summary Q&As from Discussion Document events

A summary of the main comments which we made in response to questions asked during the new offshore wind leasing Discussion Document events

369.66 KB Updated: 13 July 2018

Bulletin - spring / summer 2018

News and stories from across the business

1.02 MB Updated: 26 June 2018

New offshore wind leasing for Scotland - Discussion Document

Discussion Document published May 2018 on new offshore wind leasing for Scotland

499.85 KB Updated: 21 May 2018

Discussion Document feedback form

Feedback form for the Discussion Document on new offshore leasing for Scotland

56.19 KB Updated: 20 May 2018

Bulletin - summer/autumn 2017

The first edition of Crown Estate Scotland's Bulletin - bringing you news and updates from across the business.

1.35 MB Updated: 16 May 2018

2018-19 Business Plan

Crown Estate Scotland's Business Plan for 2018-19

1.16 MB Updated: 14 May 2018

Tenant and stakeholder research

Executive summary

427.19 KB Updated: 16 April 2018

Update - new offshore wind leasing

A summary of work-to-date and next steps in new offshore wind leasing

96.96 KB Updated: 7 March 2018

Legislation governing Crown Estate Scotland

Legislation governing Crown Estate Scotland

74.40 KB Updated: 3 March 2018

Policy statement: gold panning

Policy statement: gold panning

227.65 KB Updated: 13 February 2018

Heads of Terms - Telecommunications Cable

Sample Heads of Terms (including fees)

368.25 KB Updated: 8 January 2018

Marine works (general)

Application form

141.31 KB Updated: 17 November 2017

Finfish Rent Review Report 2012

Finfish rent review report 2012

849.62 KB Updated: 17 November 2017

Heads of Terms - Pipelines

Sample Heads of Terms (including fees)

385.15 KB Updated: 17 November 2017

Heads of Terms - Electricity Interconnector

Sample Heads of Terms (including fees)

267.06 KB Updated: 17 November 2017

Scottish shellfish critical mass study

Collaborative study on Scottish shellfish development critical mass model - November 2017

6.04 MB Updated: 13 November 2017

Intake & outfall pipes

Application form

756.22 KB Updated: 23 October 2017

Moorings

Application form

788.48 KB Updated: 23 October 2017

Framework Document for Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management) - March 2017

Framework Document drawn up by the Scottish Government's Marine Scotland Directorate (the sponsor Directorate) in consultation with Crown Estate Scotland (Interim Management)

667.58 KB Updated: 13 September 2017

Consultation response - Scottish Government's Draft Energy Strategy

Our response to Scottish Government's Draft Energy Strategy

559.69 KB Updated: 13 September 2017

Farm sales framework (interim)

Farm sales framework (interim)

296.91 KB Updated: 10 August 2017

Aquaculture community engagement - feasibility study 2015

Crown Estate funded feasibility study (led to the SSPO's Community Engagement Charter)

1.08 MB Updated: 24 June 2017

Business Plan 2017/18

Crown Estate Scotland's business plan for 2017/18

435.48 KB Updated: 11 May 2017

Memorandum of Understanding between Crown Estate Scotland and The Crown Estate

MoU setting out how Crown Estate Scotland and The Crown Estate will communicate and work together

97.65 KB Updated: 27 April 2017

Consultation response - UK Government (BEIS) industrial strategy green paper

Our response to UK Government's consultation on industrial strategy

563.39 KB Updated: 25 April 2017

Mines Royal option process

Information on the Mines Royal option process

319.68 KB Updated: 25 April 2017

Autumn Bulletin 2016

The Crown Estate's Scotland Portfolio (our predecessor organisation), Autumn Bulletin 2016

808.15 KB Updated: 31 March 2017

Scotland Portfolio Update 2016

Annual Report from The Crown Estate's Scotland Portfolio (our predecessor organisation)

2.30 MB Updated: 27 March 2017

Shellfish rent review report 2015

Shellfish rent review report 2015

5.44 MB Updated: 20 March 2017

The Crown Estate's Decommissioning of Submarine Telecommunications Cables

Decommissioning of Submarine Telecommunications Cables Guidance

291.91 KB Updated: 16 March 2017

Angling Clubs in Scotland

Angling Clubs in Scotland

319.48 KB Updated: 16 March 2017

Study to identify opportunities for strategic measurements in Pentland Firth & Orkney Waters

Study to identify opportunities for strategic measurements in Pentland Firth & Orkney Waters

844.25 KB Updated: 16 March 2017

Pentland Firth - Onshore infrastructure information note

Pentland Firth - Onshore infrastructure information note

3.49 MB Updated: 14 March 2017

Pentland Firth - How the projects could be built

Pentland Firth - How the projects could be built

2.71 MB Updated: 14 March 2017