Research and reports

Land Lines: Natural capital, carbon offsetting and land use

In this Land Lines discussion paper, Prof Dieter Helm looks at natural capital, carbon offsetting and land use in Scotland.

Land Lines: Carbon Markets, Public Interest and Landownership in Scotland

In this Land Lines discussion paper, Dr Jill Robbie and Dr Giedre Jokubauskaite explore the issues surrounding carbon markets, public interest and landownership in Scotland.

Rural Land Market Data Report 2022

This report presents the findings of the second stage of a two-stage research project commissioned by the Scottish Land Commission, on improving reporting of land market transactions in Scotland.

Community Ownership Financing: Options to Complement the Scottish Land Fund

This report was commissioned by the Scottish Land Commission to identify, explore and consider the wider implications of relevant and emerging sources of finance that are complementary to the Scottish Land Fund (SLF).

Natural Capital and Land: Recommendations for a Just Transition

Scotland has an opportunity to attract substantial investment into its land and natural capital. Doing this in a fair and effective way is key to making a just transition. Our advice focuses on how Scotland can do this well by being proactive in shaping our land market as well as emerging natural capital markets.

Estate Sales Data: Rural Land Market Data Report 2022

Estate sales data from 2020-21.

Farmland and Forestry Sales Data: Rural Land Market Data Report 2022

Forestry and farmland sales data from 2020-21.

Land Reform Bill Consultation Response

The Scottish Land Commission has published its response to the Scottish Government's Land Reform Bill consultation.

Rural Land Markets Insights Report 2023

An overview of the rural land market in Scotland in 2022 exploring the main drivers in the market.

Summary: Rural Land Markets Insights Report 2023

A summary of the Rural Land Markets Insights Report 2023.

Scottish Land Commission Consultation response on Future Grant Funding for Forestry

The Scottish Land Commission's response to the public consultation on Future Grant Funding for Forestry 2023.

Natural Capital and Land Reform: Next Steps for a Just Transition

Scotland is embarking on significant land use change to meet climate and nature goals. Land reform and wider changes to land, tax, and fiscal policy need to work in coordination to make this a just transition – one which will meet the needs and ambitions of Scotland’s people and put the economy in a stronger, more resilient position.