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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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    Tenant farming

    15 April, 2024

    The Land Reform Bill – Implications for landlords and tenants of agricultural holdings

    How will the measures in the Land Reform Bill impact on landlord/tenant transactions?

    Housing and planning

    13 April, 2024

    Hundreds have their say on how to get more people living in Scotland’s town centres

    Roadshow series highlights huge potential for communities across the country.

    Land reform
    Land rights and responsibilities
    Good practice

    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.

    Tenant farming

    18 March, 2024

    Mediation or litigation?

    Mediation can be a highly effective way of reaching agreement and avoiding costly litigation.

    Land reform

    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.

    Land rights and responsibilities
    Good practice

    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.

    Tenant farming

    19 February, 2024

    An opportunity to retire with a pension pot

    In February 2021 the Scottish Government introduced the Relinquishment and Assignation Provisions.

    Land rights and responsibilities
    Good practice

    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.

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