All of the businesses are underpinned by 3 core values; honesty, integrity and innovation.

The evolution and growth of the Group very much depends on our people working in a culture that allows performance at the highest level, in all our activities, complemented by a deep understanding of our business environment and respect for our employees and the communities in which we operate.

The Group operates in a dynamic, focussed and forward looking way. Our approach is modelled on best practice and allows for substantial delegated responsibility and fast decision-making. The vision of the Group is ‘to excel in everything we do’ and we hope you help us to continue to achieve this.

In terms of employee numbers the largest Company in the group is The Buccleuch Estates Ltd. This part of the business operates over the 4 traditional historical estates of:

1. Queensberry
2. Bowhill (which includes Dalkeith Country Park)
3. Langholm
4. Boughton

In addition to these, there are a variety of other commercial properties within the UK.

A portfolio of 7 business areas manage and steward over 400 sq miles of countryside. These are:

1. Building Services
2. Farming
3. Property
4. Buccleuch Rural Design
5. Sporting
6. Tourism & Commercial
7. Woodlands