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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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A view of Aviemore from Craigellachie Nature Reserve

Bookings Now Open for Flagship Land Reform Event

With just four weeks to go until the Scottish Land Commission conference, Land Connection 2021, gets under way, attendees are being encouraged to book their place at the free, online event.
Farmland near Portmahomack Blog
Bob McIntosh

Tenant farmers look for clarity on future agricultural policy

In his latest blog, Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh looks at three pressing issues: future support, carbon trading, and smoke alarms.
Land And logo Blog
Karlene Doherty

Land & Communities – More than 'one size fits all'

In the next blog in our ‘Land &’ series, Karlene Doherty, Vacant and Derelict Land Project Manager at DTAS, looks at the role of communities in driving regeneration and bringing land and buildings back into use.

Upcoming events

All events

Virtual Public Meeting - Orkney

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

Scottish Land Commission Conference – Land Connection 2021

Join us at our third land reform conference, Land Connection 2021, from 4-6 October to look at the role of land in helping to achieve some of Scotland’s big ambitions for the economy, climate and communities.

Virtual Public Meeting - Falkirk & Forth Valley

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

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.