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.
Naomi Mason from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies takes a deeper look at the role of land in Community Wealth Building.
Hamish Trench sets out the steps that would be needed to introduce a land value tax, and the challenges that would be faced in introducing workable and long lasting land tax reform.
Update from the Tenant Farming Commissioner on Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill.
For Scotland, natural capital is not just a resource but a core component of national identity and sustainability.
Understanding the complexities and pitfalls of creating a new lease under the 1991 Act.
Alys Daniels-Creasey's blog explores the opportunities and challenges of delivering socio-cultural and economic community benefits through nature restoration efforts in Scotland.
In this blog, Linsay Chalmers of Community Land Scotland analyses the key learning from a project supporting urban communities interested in land re-use
Recent TFC cases have illustrated the importance of being clear about who the tenant is in an agricultural tenancy situation.
The Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme (OPTS), is an example of how collaborative efforts can help meet modern land use and ownership needs.
David reflects on the launch of the Scottish Government’s VDL Hub and what this might mean for progress with land re-use.
Through the Tenant Farming Helpline, we have had many enquiries from horse owners who have been renting land to keep their horses.
The periodic rent review can be a source of tension and dispute between landlords and tenants of agricultural holdings.
The Scottish Land Commission sees significant potential for exploring how opportunities to access land for small scale ownership, management and use could be created.
Our 2024 Rural Land Markets Insights report suggests pressure from natural capital investment may have abated recently.
Knowing what is exactly in the lease is important for both relinquishment and assignation provision and registering a preemptive right to buy.
Understanding natural resource management's opportunities and risks is crucial for public benefit.
Our voluntary guidance is designed to give practical advice for landowners and land managers who wish to encourage and support enterprise and community development.
Tenant Farming Manager, Peter MacDougall, shares his TFC insights since joining the Commission last year.
Is there a common solution to the challenge of housing supply in Scotland?
How will the measures in the Land Reform Bill impact on landlord/tenant transactions?
Accurate and up-to-date information about land provides the foundation for open and transparent decision-making.
Mediation can be a highly effective way of reaching agreement and avoiding costly litigation.
Good Practice Adviser, Karen Grant, reports on a day of constructive discussion at the recent Leadership in Good Practice event.
Project Assistant Modern Apprentice, Bruce Morrison, reflects on his time at the Scottish Land Commission.
In February 2021 the Scottish Government introduced the Relinquishment and Assignation Provisions.
We have reviewed our casework for the three years from April 2020 to March 2023 to draw out lessons.
The need to reduce deer numbers in Scotland is an ongoing topic of discussion and, sometimes, controversy.