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Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

Stay up to date with the latest news, analysis and insight from the Scottish Land Commission. This feed brings together our announcements, research highlights and guest blogs that explore Scotland’s evolving land issues from different perspectives.

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    Corporate updates

    2 July, 2024

    Recruitment opens for three new board members at the Scottish Land Commission

    Scottish Government begins appointment process at a pivotal time for land reform.

    Natural capital

    24 June, 2024

    Scottish land prices and natural capital investment

    Our 2024 Rural Land Markets Insights report suggests pressure from natural capital investment may have abated recently.

    Land markets
    Data insights
    Research findings
    Natural capital

    24 June, 2024

    Natural capital driven land sales subside as uncertainty rises, report reveals

    Rural Land Market Insights report describes a “sluggish” land market as uncertainty, high interest rates, and input costs moderate land values throughout Scotland for the first time in recent years.

    Tenant farming

    10 June, 2024

    Are you clear about what is in your lease?

    Knowing what is exactly in the lease is important for both relinquishment and assignation provision and registering a preemptive right to buy.

    Natural capital
    Community wealth building
    Community benefits

    4 June, 2024

    How natural resource management can deliver public and community value

    Understanding natural resource management's opportunities and risks is crucial for public benefit.

    Land reform
    Land rights and responsibilities
    Community ownership and participation
    Good practice

    30 May, 2024

    Practical guidance to support rural businesses with diversification policies

    More inclusive and diverse ownership and management of land and buildings can bring a range of benefits to landowners and communities, strengthening local economies and supporting more sustainable places.

    Land reform

    29 May, 2024

    Scottish Land Commission responds to Land Reform Bill call for views

    Commission evidence seeks to help Bill achieve key aim of reducing concentration of ownership.

    Community ownership and participation
    Good practice

    22 May, 2024

    Landowners, windfarm investors, and community representatives in Strathdearn come together to discuss community benefits

    Over 40 landowners met with representatives of the Strathdearn community to encourage communication and transparency.

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