New report highlights dramatic decline in forestry transactions and low activity in large-scale land sales.
The Scottish Land Commission welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment in the budget and tax strategy to explore the role of taxation in supporting land reform and climate action objectives.
Research by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) for the Commission looked at various governance models in Scotland and abroad, offering valuable lessons for land governance.
The 2024 Rural Land Market Report highlights trends in Scotland's land sales whilst drawing attention to the need for improved data to support effective land reform policies.
Hamish Trench, reflects on 50 years of land economy teaching at the University of Aberdeen and Scotland’s evolving land reform. From community ownership to natural capital, progress continues, but challenges remain.
Planning ahead for the succession and assignation of agricultural tenancies is crucial to avoid legal, financial, and emotional challenges.