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Burntisland Burgh Hall

New Protocol on local authority management of Common Good Land

Clear expectations on the management of Common Good land by local authorities will help make the most of this unique form of ownership for communities, says the latest protocol from the Scottish Land Commission.
Hay bales in a field (Courtesy of Rural Matters)

New Code aims to ensure tenant farming rent reviews are fair, objective and evidence-based

Tenant farmers and their landlords can now get advice on how best to conduct rent reviews in a new Code published today by the Tenant Farming Commissioner for Scotland.
Farm in the Black Isle

Final Call for Amnesty Agreements

The Tenant Farming Commissioner is encouraging tenant farmers and landlords to sign an amnesty agreement ahead of the 12 December deadline, even if some disputed improvements may have to be part of a separate amnesty notice.

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Hay bales in a field (Courtesy of Rural Matters) Blog
Bob McIntosh

Negotiating a way forward on Rent Reviews

In his latest blog, the Tenant Farming Commissioner explores a step-by-step approach to conducting rent reviews in his latest Code of Practice.
Burntisland Burgh Hall Blog
Sally Reynolds

A Year of Good Practice

Land Commissioner Sally Reynolds reflects on the first year of our Good Practice Programme and introduces the latest Land Rights and Responsibilities Protocol on Common Good Land.
Not So Pretty Vacant - Transforming Scotland's approach to vacant and derelict land Blog
Karlene Doherty

Communities Realising the Potential of Vacant and Derelict Land

In this blog, Karlene Doherty – Vacant and Derelict Land Project Manager at the Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) – looks at the opportunities for community-led regeneration of abandoned sites and the partnership between DTAS and the Scottish Land Commission.

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Mock Mediation Event

Tenant farming mock mediation event with ALA and Scottish Mediation.

Mock Mediation Event - Session Two

Session two of the tenant farming mock mediation event with ALA and Scottish Mediation.