Who we are

Our organisation

The people who lead our work and access to key documents that guide and govern our organisation.

THE SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION

Making Scotland’s land work better for everyone

The Scottish Land Commission works to create a fairer, more transparent and productive system of land ownership and use in Scotland.

We provide advice, evidence and recommendations to Scottish Ministers, and we work with landowners, communities and the wider public to put good practice into action.

This page introduces the people who lead our work and provides access to the keydocuments that guide and govern the organisation.

VIEW THE SCOTTISH LAND COMMISSION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT

Our strategy and vision

A vision for Scotland’s land and people

Our vision is for a Scotland where land is owned and used in ways that deliver greater public benefit and help create a stronger, greener economy.

Our Strategic Plan sets out the Commission’s priorities under four core themes:

Supporting timely and effective implementation of the 2025 Act - Implementing the new functions of the Land and Communities Commissioner and the amended functions of the Land Commissioners and Tenant Farming Commissioner.
Opening up new land opportunities - Supporting ways for individuals and communities to own, lease or use land, particularly small-scale landholdings.
Improving land data - Creating a more joined-up land data system, improving data quality, collaboration and accessibility for data on land ownership, value and use.
Transparency, engagement and participation - Supporting effective transparency in land ownership, engagement and participation in land use decisions through advice and good practice, the statutory community engagement obligation and Land Management Plans, and transparent reporting.

STRATEGIC PLAN

PROGRAMME OF WORK

Plana Roinnleachdail Coimisean Fearainn na h-Alba 2026-29

Tha plana ro-innleachdail Coimisean Fearainn na h-Alba airson nan trì bliadhna a tha romhainn stèidhichte gu daingeann san iarrtas airson adhartas leantainneach le pròiseas Ath-leasachadh Fearainn, mar a tha air a chur an cèill anns an reachdas ùr agus ann am beachdan agus gnìomhan choimhearsnachdan air feadh na h-Alba.

Leugh ar Plana Roinnleachdail

Our team and Board

The people behind our work

Our team and Board bring together expertise across policy, research, land management and governance, guiding and delivering the Commission’s work to create a fairer, more productive system of land ownership and use in Scotland.

You can view the minutes from our Board meetings. Board meetings are held in public, if you would like to attend, please contact us.

Board of Commissioners
Senior Management
Staff Team

Dr. Craig Mackenzie

Land Commissioner

Dr Lucy Beattie

Land Commissioner

Professor Deb Roberts

Land Commissioner

Michael Russell

Chair

Rob Black

Tenant Farming Commissioner

Nikki Nagler

Head of Communications and Corporate Services

Hamish Trench

Chief Executive & Accountable Officer

Kathie Pollard

Head of Policy

Kayleigh Wilson

Business Support Assistant

Megan Donnelly

Senior Finance Officer

Scarlett Macfarlane

Communications & Engagement Manager

Julie Rostan

Research Officer

James MacKessack-Leitch

Policy & Practice Lead

Annabel Davidson-Knight

Community Benefits from Nature Adviser

Gemma Campbell

Land Rights and Responsibilities Manager

Peter MacDougall

Tenant Farming Manager

Karen Grant

Good Practice Adviser

Uwe Stoneman

Good Practice Adviser

Reporting

Annual Report & Accounts and Business Plan

Our Annual Report & Accounts and Business Plan set out our achievements each year and the priorities for the year ahead.

In line with our Gaelic Language Plan, these statutory documents are published in both English and Gaelic to ensure they are accessible to everyone.

Transparency and accountability

We are committed to being open about how we work and how we use public funds.

For details of our financial statements, Section 31 expenditure, FOI and publication scheme, and our complaints procedure, visit our dedicated Transparency page.

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