Rural Seminar Review

Greaves West & Ayre recently hosted two highly successful and well attended Rural Seminars, bringing together clients and sector specialists for insight, discussion, and practical guidance.

The first seminar took place at Berwick Rugby Club on 26 February 2026, followed by a second event at Musselburgh Rugby Club on 3 March 2026. Across the two sessions, we were delighted to welcome more than 100 clients.

Both events featured presentations from William Cleland and Matthew Taylor/ Joseph Findlay, Partners at GWA, alongside Andrew Alexander, Chief Investment Officer and Fund Manager, at GWA Asset Management, and Dan Bullen, Independent Financial Adviser at GWA.

At the Berwick Seminar, we were joined by guest speakers Nigel Parmenter, Partner/ Chartered Surveyor, and Jack Frater, Agricultural Consultant from Edwin Thompson, as well as Jeremy Pope, Trader at ADM Milling Ltd.

For the Musselburgh event, we were pleased to welcome Martin Rennie, Agricultural Consultant and Director from Galbraith.

Each seminar delivered a strong blend of practical insight, technical guidance, and sector specific discussion offering real value to professionals working across rural business, agriculture, and land based industries. A lively Q&A session followed the presentations at both venues, giving attendees the opportunity to explore topics in greater depth. Questions ranged from tax planning and succession considerations to land management, investment strategy, and current market pressures.

Electronic copies of the Rural Seminar presentations are available to GWA clients. Please contact us if you would like to request a copy.