Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

3 July, 2023

James Hutton Institute and University of Aberdeen student wins Scottish Land Commission National Student Award

A Human Geography student at the James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen has won the Scottish Land Commission’s National Student Award for 2023.

26 June, 2023

A Just Transition – Are we valuing land in the right way?

In our latest blog, Land Commissioner Megan MacInnes explores if we are valuing land in the right way to build a wellbeing economy and meet the challenges of a just transition.

22 June, 2023

Community Land Accelerator lead appointed

Katie Alexander, currently a Regional Engagement Manager with Crown Estate Scotland, will take up her new role in September with a mandate to develop the project, building on the original concept and the feedback collected from stakeholders.

19 June, 2023

Rural Land Market Insights Report - what does it mean on the ground?

In his latest blog, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, reflects on trends in Scotland's rural land market that we explored in our latest Rural Land Market Insights report.

16 June, 2023

New roadmap to ensure Scotland’s people reap the benefits of rising land values and land use change

Tougher conditions on public funds and meaningful community influence in ownership and decision-making are key to driving forward fair and balanced changes in the way land is used in the transition towards net zero, according to a new roadmap issued by the Scottish Land Commission today.

26 May, 2023

Community Land Accelerator pilot project with Crown Estate Scotland announced

An innovative new Community Land Accelerator pilot project with Crown Estate Scotland has been announced.

23 May, 2023

Land use in Scotland is changing rapidly – the time to act is now

In our latest blog, our Chair, Andrew Thin, reflects on our recently-published Rural Land Market Insights report and what it means for the pace and direction of land reform in Scotland.

22 May, 2023

High demand and rising prices continue to limit access to Scotland's valuable rural land

Scotland’s increasingly valuable rural land is only available to a limited few as high demand from forestry, natural capital investment, and corporate estate buyers continues to drive high prices, according to a new report by the Scottish Land Commission.