Free advice · Scotland
Farm Advisory Service: free advice line, events and guides
Free phone and email advice, events, guides and podcasts on farm business, compliance, the Whole Farm Plan, crofting, climate and nature.
- From
- Farm Advisory Service (SAC Consulting and Ricardo for the Scottish Government)
- How much
- Free.
- Who can apply
- Farmers, crofters and land managers in Scotland.
What you’ll need
- None for the advice line
How to apply
- Call 0300 323 0161 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) or email [email protected]
- Book free events on fas.scot
FAS carbon audits are paused (FAS Preparing for the Future page). One-to-one grants are closed until about April 2027 (see the ILMP, Specialist Advice and Mentoring entries).
Similar schemes
- Farm Safety Foundation (Yellow Wellies) Open all yearFarm Safety FoundationFree farm safety and mental health resources and training aimed at farmers under 40.
- Farmstrong Scotland wellbeing programme Open all yearFarmstrong ScotlandFree wellbeing tips, podcasts, videos and a wellbeing hub for farmers and crofters, drawn from peers and backed by research.
- RSABI helpline and wellbeing support Open all yearRSABIFree, confidential 24-hour helpline, webchat, counselling, regular phone support, mediation and mental health training for people in Scottish agriculture.
- Scottish Land Matching Service Open all yearScottish Land Matching Service (hosted by NFU Scotland, government-funded)Free independent advice and introductions for joint ventures, share farming and succession between new entrants and existing farmers or landowners.
Checked against the official pages on 29 October 2026. Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4. Always read the official page before you apply.