News and updates
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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22 March, 2024
Understanding the benefit of Scotland's Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land (RCI)
The RCI came into force on 1st April 2022 and there has been an initial transition period for submitting details to the register.
18 March, 2024
Mediation or litigation?
Mediation can be a highly effective way of reaching agreement and avoiding costly litigation.
14 March, 2024
Scottish Land Commission welcomes “meaningful” Land Reform Bill
The Scottish Land Commission has today welcomed the introduction of the Land Reform Bill by the Scottish Government.
12 March, 2024
Leadership in Good Practice
Good Practice Advisor, Karen Grant, reports on a day of constructive discussion at the recent Leadership in Good Practice event.
19 February, 2024
An opportunity to retire with a pension pot
In February 2021 the Scottish Government introduced the Relinquishment and Assignation Provisions.
9 February, 2024
Good Practice Casework Report published
We have reviewed our casework for the three years from April 2020 to March 2023 to draw out lessons.
1 February, 2024
New-look board announced to help drive land reform
The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of a new Chair and two new members to the Board of the Scottish Land Commission.
17 January, 2024
Oh deer. They’re in the neeps again.
The need to reduce deer numbers in Scotland is an ongoing topic of discussion and, sometimes, controversy.
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