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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

Transforming vacant and derelict land in Scotland.

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All news
Cattle with a view of the Cairngorms Blog
Bob McIntosh

New guides to ensure compliance in tenanted sector

The Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, discusses his upcoming guidance on compliance in our latest blog.
Vacant and derelict building in Govan

Taskforce recommendations are driving action

The opening of a new £50m Scottish Government fund to transform vacant and derelict land across Scotland signals commitment to tackling the legacy blighting communities.
The view from Ord Hill looking to Kessock Bridge and Inverness Blog
Andrew Thin

Land reform is happening

In this latest blog, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission, Andrew Thin, reflects on the recent ‘Attitudes to Land Reform’ report and the role of land reform in creating a successful Scotland.

Upcoming events

All events

Virtual Public Meeting - Glasgow & Strathclyde

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

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.