Whether you’re considering renewable energy technologies, looking to diversify operations, or seeking investment, our local teams are here to provide specialist lending solutions and banking guidance for farmers and the wider agricultural community. 

How we can help you

Funding for your farm

Tailor-made lending solutions for agriculture businesses of every shape and size.

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Making your farm sustainable

Tools and step-by-step guides designed to help farmers future-proof their business.

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Local experts to support you

Local experts on hand to provide the right guidance you need.

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Funding for your farm

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Finance for regenerative farming

Refinancing and loans to help farmers adopt regenerative techniques.

  • fee-free lending with terms of up to 25 years
  • options for an interest-only period of up to 5 years
  • available for refinancing existing loans and new lending
  • open to all farming sub-sectors
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Sustainable finance

Other products to help your farm transition to a sustainable future, including:

  • discounted lending to support sustainable investments
  • finance for energy-efficient equipment and other green assets
  • support for acquiring or refinancing energy-efficient properties.

 

Financing farm equipment 

Invest in new equipment and machinery to keep your farm moving forwards.

Get a little flex from your finance

Choose between Fixed Rate or Base Rate Loans to help you invest in your farm’s growth. 

Fund new machines or equipment

Business Hire Purchase, Finance Lease, or Vehicle Contract Hire could protect your cash flow by spreading the cost of large purchases over time.

Other products and services to help your farm flourish

Business Overdrafts

Get the flexibility to cover large outgoings or unexpected costs.

More on Business Overdrafts

Inheritance tax succession planning

Guidance to help protect your farms and businesses for future generations.

Read the guide (PDF, 1.7MB)

Support for Landed Estates

Expand, diversify and modernise with expert guidance and tailored lending for generations to come.

More on Landed Estates (PDF, 727KB)

Fertiliser Loan

Lending option designed to help fund the upfront cost of your annual fertiliser purchase with greater certainty.

More on Fertiliser Loan (PDF, 635KB)

Pullet Finance

Short term loan structure for egg producers to cover the upfront cost of buying pullets before they lay eggs.

Explore Pullet Finance

Build a resilient farm for the future

Accelerate your transition

Solutions to help your farm become more energy efficient and regenerative. 

Tools and services

Discover opportunities with leading industry bodies to improve your farm’s sustainability credentials.

Insight and guidance

Read, watch, and listen to resources to grow your knowledge of sustainable agriculture.

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Supporting a sustainable future for Scottish farming

Scottish farmers are key to achieving net zero by 2045. Explore how agriculture businesses can be both sustainable and profitable despite growing environmental and economic pressures.

Sustainable farming and food

Our local experts are nearby to provide support 

Talk to your Relationship Manager to find out more or contact us below.

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Contact Gemma Hales

Regional Performance Manager, Scotland

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Contact Dene Jones

Head of Education, Charities and Government.

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Contact Madeleine McDougall

Managing Director, Corporate Sector Coverage

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Contact Darren Flynn

Regional Head of Scotland, Corporate and Institutional Coverage.

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Contact Madeleine McDougall

Managing Director, Corporate Sector Coverage

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Contact Thomas Grundy

Business Manager, Real Estate & Housing

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Contact Darren Flynn

Regional Head of Scotland, Corporate and Institutional Coverage.

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Contact Darren Flynn

Regional Head of Scotland, Corporate and Institutional Coverage.

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Contact Darren Flynn

Regional Head of Scotland, Corporate and Institutional Coverage.

Email Darren

“Whether you’re looking at renewable energy technology to reduce your carbon footprint, have ambitions to diversify operations into new markets, or need investment to purchase new land or machinery, our team is fully committed to helping agricultural businesses thrive and support them with specialist lending and banking guidance."

Lee Reeves
Head of Agriculture

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We work with several leading industry bodies to support agriculture

ANY PROPERTY GIVEN AS SECURITY, WHICH MAY INCLUDE YOUR HOME, MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP REPAYMENTS ON YOUR MORTGAGE OR OTHER DEBTS SECURED ON IT.

All lending is subject to a satisfactory credit assessment and we will need your permission to carry out a credit check on you and your business. Eligibility criteria apply.

You should not apply for an amount that you cannot comfortably afford to repay now and in the future to avoid the possibility of legal action.