Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

2 October, 2023

Transparency, options to develop land and community empowerment: Time for action

There is overwhelming evidence that early engagement in land use planning is positive for communities, for the quality and delivery of development, and for the public interest (Scottish Land Commission 2023).

26 September, 2023

People, power & prosperity – our new Strategic Plan

This we week are publishing our new Strategic Plan for the Scottish Land Commission and the associated Programme of Work.

11 September, 2023

Time to get a health check on your carbon status

We await the fine details of the next agricultural support scheme but it is clear farmers will be incentivised, through a carrot (grants) and stick (cross-compliance) approach, to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from their farming businesses.

22 August, 2023

Delivering more homes in a climate crisis – Time for an informed debate on where we build

In the first of a trio of housing blogs, David Stewart, Policy and Practice Lead, discusses our latest research and explores the importance of option agreements in creating better places.

14 August, 2023

Changes needed for tenant farmers to hit green potential

Combine harvester during summer 2022. Images all taken in Midlothian, Scotland. Photographer Barrie Williams. Copyright Scottish Government, courtesy Rural Matters.

12 August, 2023

Beware of creating an unintended tenancy

In his latest blog, Bob McIntosh, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, warns against unintentionally creating a tenancy through an informal agreement.

17 July, 2023

Resumptions – what you need to know

In his latest blog, Bob McIntosh, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, looks at what you need to know about resumptions and how they could affect your business.

12 July, 2023

Good Practice in action – Becoming a Good Practice Advisor

In our latest blog, Good Practice Advisor Alex Currie reflects on his first six months in post, what lead to his interest in working with land reform, and what he has learned so far.