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The Institute’s response to 2026 Bluetongue restrictions

The Institute of Auctioneers in Scotland is disappointed with the recent announcement from Scottish Government on Bluetongue restrictions which will have a significant impact on our members and their farming customers operating cross border, particularly, though not...

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The Institute’s response to 2026 Bluetongue restrictions

The Institute of Auctioneers in Scotland is disappointed with the recent announcement from Scottish Government on Bluetongue restrictions which will have a significant impact on our members and their farming customers operating cross border, particularly, though not...

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The Institute welcomes five new Fellows and Associates

The Institute welcomes five new Fellows and Associates

The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) is delighted to congratulate the five young auctioneers who have become Fellows and Associates after successfully completing the next stage of their professional qualifications.  Graduating at a...

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IAAS reacts to Scotland’s Bluetongue Changes

IAAS reacts to Scotland’s Bluetongue Changes

Statement from Neil Wilson, Executive Director of The Institute for Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland in response to the Scottish Government’s latest update on the bluetongue virus (BTV) situation in the UK: We are pleased to see that Scottish Government has...

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IAAS responds to Climate Change Committee report

IAAS responds to Climate Change Committee report

The Climate Change Committee has once again called for significant reductions in ruminant livestock across Scotland. This time a 26% reduction by 2035. The Committee has once again failed to recognise the importance of cattle and sheep farming to the cultural,...

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Reminder of VAN Requirement for Non-Assured Livestock

Reminder of VAN Requirement for Non-Assured Livestock

IAAS would like to remind customers of Scottish auction markets about the need for vet attestation numbers to accompany non-assured prime livestock if they are to be eligible for export when sold. Whilst these rules have been in place since 13th December 2023, farm...

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IAAS Response to Agriculture Route Map Update

IAAS Response to Agriculture Route Map Update

IAAS is giving a lukewarm welcome to the eventual release of new conditionality measures as part of the Agricultural Reform Route Map on Tuesday 26th March. Specifically, it was helpful to hear exactly how the Government proposes to add conditions to the Scottish...

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Prime and Cull Stock Reminder

Prime and Cull Stock Reminder

IAAS would like to remind all vendors using Scottish auction marts to sell their livestock, that the sale of pregnant animals through the prime and cull rings is not allowed. This is in breach of animal health and welfare regulations. We have had some recent incidents...

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The Institute’s response to 2026 Bluetongue restrictions

The Institute of Auctioneers in Scotland is disappointed with the recent announcement from Scottish Government on Bluetongue restrictions which will have a significant impact on our members and their farming customers operating cross border, particularly, though not...

The Institute welcomes five new Fellows and Associates

The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) is delighted to congratulate the five young auctioneers who have become Fellows and Associates after successfully completing the next stage of their professional qualifications.  Graduating at a...

Institute Celebrates 100 years of Cooperation at Centenary Dinner

Institute Celebrates 100 years of Cooperation  One hundred years of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) was celebrated with members and industry friends last weekend at a Centenary Dinner in Edinburgh.   The Institute was formed in 1926 to...

IAAS reacts to Scotland’s Bluetongue Changes

Statement from Neil Wilson, Executive Director of The Institute for Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland in response to the Scottish Government’s latest update on the bluetongue virus (BTV) situation in the UK: We are pleased to see that Scottish Government has...

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IAAS Response to Agriculture Route Map Update

IAAS is giving a lukewarm welcome to the eventual release of new conditionality measures as part of the Agricultural Reform Route Map on Tuesday 26th March. Specifically, it was helpful to hear exactly how the Government proposes to add conditions to the Scottish...

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