Free advice · Scotland
Farm Advisory Service: Specialist Advice grant
Funded one-to-one specialist advice, for example a carbon audit action plan, organics, woodland, or biodiversity and habitat management.
- From
- Farm Advisory Service
- How much
- Up to £1,600 per option, for up to two options per business (ex VAT for VAT-registered businesses).
- Who can apply
- Farming and crofting businesses registered with RPID with a BRN.
What you’ll need
- BRN
How to apply
- Wait for the window to reopen (expected April 2027)
- Read the Specialist Advice Rules and Procedures, then apply online
Temporarily closed; normal service expected to resume in April 2027 (page read 30 October 2026).
Similar schemes
- Farm Advisory Service: free advice line, events and guides Open all yearFarm Advisory Service (SAC Consulting and Ricardo for the Scottish Government)Free phone and email advice, events, guides and podcasts on farm business, compliance, the Whole Farm Plan, crofting, climate and nature.
- 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. Always read the official page before you apply.