The Council has participated in a Working Group with other Highlands and Islands Councils, and Highlands and Islands Enterprise to consider the arrangements of the Crown Estate.  The Group prepared a report which has been considered formally by each member Council and HIE. All the Councils and HIE supported the general findings and conclusion of the Report.

The review of the Crown Estate included aspects of particular relevance to Moray such as rural estates, salmon fishing, foreshore, seabed and continental shelf. The Report concluded that there was sufficient general concerns about the historical and current arrangements of the Crown Estate to justify asking for a review of those arrangements, to ensure that they contribute more fully to the delivery of public sector policies and the wellbeing of the people of Scotland.

The Group is seeking meetings with UK and Scottish Parliament politicians to continue the debate, any local concerns within Moray can be raised at the Working Group and in future discussions with the parties concerned.

The Report of the Crown Estate Review Working Group - December 2006 (2.25 MB PDF)