Evidence and insights on Scotland’s land and its impact
The Scottish Land Commission’s work is grounded in evidence. Our research helps explain how land shapes Scotland’s economy, environment and communities and what can be done to make ownership and use fairer and more productive.
Showing 12 of 144
Na ceumannan a leanas airson ath-leasachadh Fearainn
Available in Gaelic, this is a companion document to the Scottish Land Commission’s Next steps for land reform publication provides a high level summary of priorities and actions needed to support land reform in Scotland.
Interim advice on how tax could support land reform and reduce carbon emissions from land
From December 2024 until spring 2026, the Scottish Land Commission and Scottish Government are identifying and assessing options for the role tax could play in supporting land reform and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from land.
What we heard: A national call for change
More than 1,200 people took part in ScotLand Futures — individuals, communities, landowners, farmers, tenants and organisations across rural and urban Scotland. The response was remarkable in its consistency: over 96% said that Scotland needs change.
Rural Land Market Data Report 2025
Analysis of land sales data from 2020-2024.
Approaches to land valuation in the tax system
WPI Economics was commissioned by the Scottish Land Commission to explore how land and property are valued for taxation purposes internationally.
Scottish Land Commission response to the Community Right to Buy Review
Scottish Land Commission response to the Community Right to Buy Review
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use, Agriculture and Just Transition Plan
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use, Agriculture and Just Transition Plan
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use Strategy 4
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use Strategy 4 and Community Ownership Review
Summary of Rural Land Markets Insights Report 2025
A summary of the Rural Land Markets Insights Report 2025.
Rural Land Market Insights Report 2025
An overview of the rural land market in Scotland in 2024 exploring the main drivers in the market.
Response to Call for Views on Community Wealth Building Bill
Scottish Land Commission Response to Call for Views on Community Wealth Building Bill.
Land Reform Bill: Advice to Ministers on Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill
Advice to Ministers on Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill.
Get the latest news, research and events from the Scottish Land Commission direct to your inbox