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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.

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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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All news
Claypits, Scottish Canals

Case studies in demand to highlight land and nature improvements

Land experts call for examples of good natural capital practice with community benefit
Aerial image of farm in the Pentlands. Crown copyright. Courtesy Rural Matters. Blog
Bob McIntosh

What future for agricultural tenancies?

In his latest blog, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, looks at the future trends for agricultural tenancies in Scotland.
Natural Capital and Land logo on image of mixed used landscape with tree in Sutherland

Shaping Scotland’s land market key to natural capital opportunity

We have published recommendations to Scottish Ministers to help Scotland realise the opportunity of new value in the nation’s land and natural capital in a fair way.

Upcoming events

All events

Land, carbon and a just transition – Delivering community benefit

The third session in our 'Natural Capital and Land' series will explore how natural capital can be used as an opportunity to deliver wider social benefits for communities and the wider public.

Land, carbon and a just transition – Putting rights and responsibilities into practice

The fourth and final session in our 'Natural Capital and Land' series will look at our new Land Rights and Responsibilities Protocol, which addresses responsible practice in natural capital and carbon sequestration.

Virtual Public Meeting - Borders

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

Virtual Public Meeting - Fraserburgh, Peterhead & Huntly

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