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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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Vacant and Derelict Land

Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce

Transforming Scotland's approach to vacant and derelict land.

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All news
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Hamish Trench

Land & Scotland's Big Ambitions - Harnessing the potential of our land

In the first of our new series of ‘Land &’ blogs, Chief Executive Hamish Trench looks at the connections between land and some of Scotland’s big ambitions for the economy, climate and communities.
Suzanne Baxter, Shettleston Community Growing Project

Myland.scot to engage public on how land has an effect on everyday life in Scotland

Launch of the Scottish Land Commission's new content hub, MyLand.Scot, to inspire people to think about land differently
Sheep in a field on the shore of Loch Ness Blog
Bob McIntosh

Taking Stock

In his latest blog, Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh looks at how his work is having an impact in the sector.

Upcoming events

All events

Virtual Public Meeting - Argyll & Lochaber

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

Virtual Public Meeting - Edinburgh & the Lothians

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