To join NFU Scotland

• email our membership team
• contact your local group secretary 
• Or contact head office directly 

Why You Should be a Member of NFU Scotland

There are many reasons to become a member of NFU Scotland:

Representation

• To Government in Edinburgh, London and Brussels
• To Local Authorities
• To Government agencies, e.g. SEPA, HIE, Scottish Enterprise
• To Commercial organisations, e.g. RSPB, Supermarkets

Public Relations

• Putting the case for Scottish agriculture

Advice and Information

• On support schemes
• On transport regulations
• On legal and taxation issues
• On livestock movement controls

Access to Exclusive Services

• Free magazine | Scottish Farming Leader
  Keeping up to date with latest news and events is made easy with your free copy of NFU Scotland’s magazine, Scottish Farming Leader. Each month it covers regional news, the latest technical updates, lobbying news and member case studies. There’s plenty to read, whatever your farming interest
  
  
• Legal Helpline |  Gillespie MacAndrews WS
  Legal advice is just a phone call away. Whatever your legal problem or question, our legal helpline can provide you with free practical advice on issues relevant to you and your business
  
  
  • Agricultural law
  • Employment law
  • Landlord and tenant issues
  • Planning and environment
  • Wills and succession
    
    
• Farm woodland service | Tilhill
  With the NFU Scotland farm woodland service money does grow on trees. This exclusive member service can help provide you with a source of valuable income and a way to access substantial grant aid
  
  
  • 5% reduction on Tilhill products and services
  • 5-year management programme
  • Help with budget and grant applications
  • increase your farm’s value
    
    
• Healthcare | BUPA
  Receive an amazing 41% cost reduction of BUPACare. The UK’s leading private healthcare provider, BUPA, offers you and your family access to high standards of medical care and treatment for eligible conditions.
  
  
  • No waiting lists
  • Cover for the whole family
  • No medical required
    
    
• Insurance & financial services | NFU Mutual
  As the UK's leading rural insurer, NFU Mutual offers financial service and insurance products for you, your business and your family. Renowned for its trustworthy, superior customer service, your local NFU Scotland office will be pleased to help you find the right insurance to meet your needs. And as a NFU Scotland member you can access the exclusive Mutual Advantage farm business insurance scheme providing competitive rates and tailored benefits
  
  
  • A top 10 UK insurer
  • £9 billion under management
  • Pensions
  • Insurance
  • Personal loans
  • Risk management services
    
    
• Recycling | Solway Recycling
  Solway Recycling operates a one-stop recycling service for farmers. As a result of negotiations on behalf of members, NFUS has secured a discount for its members on Solway services. Solway Recycling is offering NFUS members:
  
  
  • A free starter pack, comprising three Solway Liners and a Farm Waste Policy.
  • A discount of £30 off the cost of a Solway Bin and 5 Liners valued at £250.00 (ex VAT).
    
    
• Ferry Discount and Travel Deals | Travel Solutions
  Travel solutions are a company who have many years experience in planning group travel throughout Ireland, Britain and into Europe.  A close relationship with coach and ferry operators and their ability to negotiate excellent rates with hotel partners allow them to pass on savings and offer competitive prices.  On behalf of members, NFUS have now negotiated a preferential rate on ferry travel to Northern Ireland and travel packages to leading agricultural shows.
  
  
• NFUS Agrciultural vehicles on the road help-line - for all enquiries relating to agricultural vehicles on the road call Mike Braithwaite on 01430 431480.
   

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