Rural Payments and Services
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme
Additional annual support on top of the Basic Payment Scheme for sheep producers farming Scotland's rough grazing areas, paid per eligible homebred ewe hogg. Suits sole producers, companies and partnerships with qualifying rough grazing land.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Must have submitted a Single Application Form claiming Basic Payment Scheme Region 3 land for the same year. Requires 80% or more of agricultural land in Payment Region Three, and under 200 hectares in Payment Region One. Must keep a flock register. Upper limit of one ewe hogg per four hectares. Rate per animal is set after claims close; no rate amount is stated.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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Source: Scottish Government Rural Payments: all schemes. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.
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Listed under Farming and land, Scotland
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