Devolution of Crown Estates

Crown Estate Scotland was established in 2017 to manage the assets of theCrown in Scotland, and is responsible for most of the seabed and nearly halfthe foreshore.

RYA Scotland was involved in every stage of consultation in devolving The CrownEstate assets in Scotland to the new body, and consulted in the development ofpilot schemes for local management of assets in some areas, as currently beingevaluated.

RYA Scotland maintains a productive working relationship with Crown Estate Scotland,consulting on how licences for moorings, aquaculture and renewable energydevelopments may affect recreational boating interests.