Jane Laing, from Galashiels, began her career with Scottish Land & Estates in 1999 as a secretary to the legal and public affairs coordinator. The Borderer said: “I’ve loved every minute of my career and couldn’t have wished for a nicer group of people to work with. “The organisation has changed beyond all recognition since I first started – even the name has changed twice! “One of the great benefits of working in the rural business sector is the variety – no two days are the same. “I probably won’t know what to do with myself when I retire and I will miss my friends and colleagues enormously.”Sarah-Jane Laing, chief executive of Scottish Land & Estates, said: “I would like to express my sincere thanks, on behalf of Scottish Land & Estates, to Jane for her outstanding contribution.