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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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    Land reform
    Land use change

    28 September, 2022

    Film competition launched to showcase Scotland’s land

    Schools and youth groups are being invited to get creative and take part in a nationwide competition to showcase the past, present and future of land around Scotland.

    Land reform
    Land rights and responsibilities

    22 September, 2022

    Scotland's Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement - updated for our changing times

    In our latest blog, our Head of Land Rights and Responsibilities, Emma Cooper, explores the updated version of Scotland's Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement, which was laid in Scottish Parliament this afternoon.

    Tenant farming

    2 September, 2022

    Mediation option can be best for solving disputes

    In his latest blog, Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh explores the benefits of mediation, and why it's particularly suited to settling disagreements between landlords and tenants.

    Land reform

    24 August, 2022

    Context is key in land reform

    In our latest blog, John A. Lovett – De. Van. D. Daggett, Jr. Distinguished Professor at Loyola University New Orleans College of Law – reflects on the most recent discussion of the Land and Human Rights Forum (LAHRAF), exploring some of the ideas contained in Scottish Government's proposals for a Land Reform Bill.

    Natural capital
    Good practice

    4 August, 2022

    Protocol launched for responsible investment in natural capital

    Responsible management of land for natural capital essential for a just transition, says land reform body.

    Tenant farming

    4 July, 2022

    What future for agricultural tenancies?

    In his latest blog, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, looks at the future trends for agricultural tenancies in Scotland.

    Land use change
    Natural capital
    Good practice
    Community benefits

    28 June, 2022

    Shaping Scotland’s land market key to natural capital opportunity

    Scottish Land Commission makes recommendations for a just transition.

    Land use change
    Tenant farming

    7 June, 2022

    Net zero housing targets and the impact on tenancies

    In his latest blog, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, looks at net zero housing targets and the impact that these could have on tenancies.

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