Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

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.

27 August, 2026

Five-year route-map sets out foundations for future land tax reform

A practical five-year route-map to modernise Scotland’s land and property tax administration has been published today by the Scottish Land Commission.

11 August, 2026

My first month as Tenant Farming Officer

Ellen Grant, our new Tenant Farming Officer reflects on her first month in the role, from supporting mediation and casework to finding new ways to raise awareness of the advice and support available to Scotland’s tenant farming sector.

23 July, 2026

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.

After spending two days at the Royal Highland Show speaking to landlords, tenants and land agents from across Scotland, I came away convinced of one thing. The tenant farming sector will not be revived through more legislation.

21 July, 2026

Targeted tax support could help turn derelict land into homes and jobs

Hundreds of urban sites across Scotland have sat derelict for at least 25 years — but new research suggests that smarter use of tax policy could help bring them back to life, unlocking new homes, jobs and community regeneration in the places that need it most.

14 July, 2026

New advice sets out how Scotland can unlock the full potential of community ownership

The Scottish Land Commission has today published new advice setting out practical steps to expand community ownership across Scotland and help more communities benefit from owning local land and assets.