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What we do

Land is at the heart of Scotland’s identity, economy and communities. The Scottish Land Commission is driving a programme of land reform spanning both urban and rural land, to create a Scotland where land is owned and used in ways that are fair, responsible and productive.

Our work

Good practice

Good Practice

Promoting and supporting change and good practice in the way land is owned and used in both urban and rural Scotland.

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Tenant Farming

Tenant Farming

Improving the relationships between landowners and tenant farmers, and increasing access to land for those who want to farm.

link to Tenant Farming workstream
Mixed landscape view Fife

Natural Capital

Carbon and natural capital values in Scotland’s land is driving change, raising new questions and presenting risks and opportunities for Scotland

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Commonwealth Village

Housing

Reforming the housing land market to create places people want to live at prices they can afford.

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Home - Scottish Land Commission

All news
Aerial view of Dargavel housing development Blog

Transparency, Options to Develop Land and Community Empowerment: Time for Action

In our latest guest blog Carey Doyle looks at Transparency, Options to Develop Land and Community Empowerment
Open fields on a summer day

New milestone in Scotland’s land reform journey “People” top of the Scottish Land Commission’s three-year plan

The body responsible for advising on reforms to land ownership and use has set out its agenda for positive change at a key time for Scotland’s land.
Buildings on water front Blog
Sally Reynolds

People, Power & Prosperity – our new Strategic Plan

In our latest blog, Sally Reynolds talks about People, Power & Prosperity - our new Strategic Plan

Upcoming events

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Board Recruitment Information Sessions - 5 October 2023

The Scottish Land Commission will be hosting two online Board Recruitment Information Sessions for people interested in applying for the Chair and Commissioners’ roles to find out more about what the roles involved.

Virtual Public Meeting - Caithness & Sutherland

Virtual Public Meeting for residents of Caithness & Sutherland to learn more about our work, what land reform is, and how it can contribute to a successful Scotland.

Virtual Public Meeting - Aberdeen

Virtual Public Meeting for residents of Aberdeen to learn more about our work, what land reform is, and how it can contribute to a successful Scotland.

Virtual Public Meeting – Applecross, Ullapool, & Tongue

Virtual Public Meeting for residents of Applecross, Ullapool, & Tongue to learn more about our work, what land reform is, and how it can contribute to a successful Scotland.