Young Scots auctioneers graduate with IAAS fellowships
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) is delighted to welcome three new Fellows and three new Associates into its membership. After four years of COVID-interrupted study, young auctioneers Ellis Mutch of Aberdeen and Northern Marts (ANM)...
Read moreIAAS Statement – new Scottish Agriculture Bill Consultation
Following the close of the new Scottish Agriculture Bill Consultation, Neil Wilson, Executive Director of IAAS, said: “IAAS has submitted a response to the Scottish Government’s Agricultural Consultation which reflects our frustration at the lack of detail and progress...
Read moreConsistency in prices but not so much the ferries
End of Year Review – Donald Young, President After a busy back end of the year, it was interesting, when I was invited to write this piece, to stop and reflect on the year that was. What stands out...
Read moreRally call to donate a lamb at the mart for school children to cook and eat for Lamb for St Andrew’s Day
As Scotland’s patron saint day approaches, the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS) and Scotland’s auction marts are once again launching their successful annual appeal to donate a lamb. As part of Lamb for St Andrew’s Day,...
Read moreLamb for St Andrew’s Day ‘Lamb Bank’ for Scottish schools announced by Scotland’s Livestock Auctioneers
Over the past 10 years, Scotland’s livestock marts and red meat sector has been promoting Scotch Lamb as the meat to eat to celebrate St Andrew’s Day on 30 November. In a bold move to supply free lamb to...
Read moreScottish Auctioneers moving beyond Level 0
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has agreed further changes to its COVID19 guidelines as Scotland moved beyond Level 0 on 9th August 2021. As a number of national restrictions were eased the guidelines issued to Scotland’s...
Read moreIAAS Updates COVID-19 Auction Mart Guidance – January 2021
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has updated its guidance for Scottish auction markets and their customers following the First Ministers announcement of increased restrictions on 4th January 2021. The key message from Scottish Government is to...
Read moreIAAS refreshes guidelines for attending auction marts
The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland has recently released their updated guidelines for the ongoing operation of auction marts and attendance of vendors and buyers at sales from 2nd November 2020 onwards. This refreshed guidance reflects recent...
Read moreNew President for Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers
Donald Young, Group Director of United Auctions, has been appointed as the new President of the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers (IAAS). As well as 12 years on the IAAS board, he brings with him 34 years of...
Read moreUnited call on farmers to play it safe at marts as Autumn sales get underway
Farmers are being urged to strictly observe public health physical distancing guidelines as the Autumn sales in Scotland’s livestock marts get underway. The Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers (IAAS), NFU Scotland (NFUS), and the Scottish Government have joined forces...
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