Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

5 November, 2026

People, place and opportunity: turning ambition into delivery

Land is at the core of many of Scotland’s big ambitions, and the decisions we make about how land is owned, managed and used have implications well beyond land reform itself.

29 October, 2026

Making sense of Scotland’s land data

In this guest blog, Dave Miller, GIS Specialist at the James Hutton Institute, explores the complexities of Scotland’s land data and how a central, reliable source of information could support better decisions about land.

29 October, 2026

Scottish Land Commission strengthens land reform expertise with senior appointment

The Scottish Land Commission has welcomed Megan MacInnes as its new Head of Practice and Advice, bringing extensive experience in land reform, community empowerment and responsible land management to the organisation.

28 September, 2026

Local voice and new land opportunities take centre stage in new Scottish Land Commission Strategic Plan

The Scottish Land Commission has today published its Strategic Plan, setting out a practical programme of work to help ensure the ownership and use of land supports thriving people and places across Scotland.

24 September, 2026

Better land data builds real change

Many of Scotland's biggest opportunities - and challenges - depend on the decisions we make about land. Land is essential in providing our food, water and energy. It is key in helping us tackle climate change and biodiversity loss, and it plays a critical role in supporting our communities and businesses, shaping the places where we live and work.

14 September, 2026

Tha Coimisean Fearainn na h-Alba a’ sireadh bheachdan air a’ Phlana Gàidhlig ùr

Tha Coimisean Fearainn na h-Alba a’ toirt cuireadh do dhaoine air feadh na h-Alba na beachdan aca a cho-roinn air dreachd a’ Phlana Gàidhlig aca, a’ mìneachadh mar a neartaicheas a’ bhuidheann cleachdadh is adhartachadh na Gàidhlig thar nan còig bliadhna a tha romhainn.

14 September, 2026

Scottish Land Commission seeks views on new Gaelic Language Plan

The Scottish Land Commission is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on its draft Gaelic Language Plan, setting out how the organisation will strengthen its use and promotion of Gaelic over the next five years.

8 September, 2026

Understanding land ownership and planning

Anne Krippler from Planning Aid Scotland explains how land ownership, planning permission and access rights interact within Scotland’s planning system.