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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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Ownership

Ownership

Modernising the pattern of land ownership in 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.

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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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Definitive ‘fixed equipment’ guide created to help reduce tenant farmer and landlord disagreements

The TFC's latest guidance has been created to help address disputes between tenant farmers and landlords over the replacement and upkeep of fixed equipment.
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Bob McIntosh

New Guide to Help Avoid Disputes over Fixed Equipment

In his latest blog, Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh explores ways to avoid disagreements using his latest Guide to Fixed Equipment on Agricultural Holdings in Scotland.
Calum Stewart and Karen Grant, the Scottish Land Commission's new Good Practice Advisers. Credit: Mike Leslie

New advisers to join Scottish Land Commission

The Scottish Land Commission strengthens its Good Practice team this month with the appointment of two new Good Practice Advisers, Calum Stewart and Karen Grant.

Upcoming events

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Virtual Public Meeting - Ayr & Ayrshire

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

Virtual Public Meeting - Perth & Perthshire

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

Virtual Public Meeting - Moray

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