Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

25 November, 2022

Local pupils get behind the lens after major competition win

An Aberdeenshire high school has been announced as the winner of a national competition which will see them create a short film to be projected at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.

18 November, 2022

The Land-Food-Rights Nexus

In our latest blog, Dr Kirsteen Shields – Senior Lecturer in International Law and Food Security at the University of Edinburgh, at the Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems – reflects on the most recent discussion of the Land and Human Rights Forum (LAHRAF), exploring food systems' concerns related to land and their impact in the context of human rights.

11 November, 2022

Land Reform Bill – Opportunity for joined-up thinking

In our latest blog, Chief Executive Hamish Trench talks about the recent Scottish Government consultation on the Land Reform Bill and the Scottish Land Commission’s response to the consultation, published today.

28 October, 2022

Engagement will be key in delivering fair land use

The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on proposals for the new Land Reform Bill, which is open until 30 October. We are encouraging people to respond to help shape the next step of Scotland’s land reform journey, and our Chair and Land Commissioners share their thoughts on why it's important to get involved in a new series of blogs. The sixth and final blog in the series is from the Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh.

27 October, 2022

Consultation is opportunity to share views and shape land reform in the public interest

The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on proposals for the new Land Reform Bill, which is open until 30 October. We are encouraging people to respond to help shape the next step of Scotland’s land reform journey, and our Chair and Land Commissioners share their thoughts on why it's important to get involved in a new series of blogs. The fifth blog in the series is from Land Commissioner Lorne MacLeod.

20 October, 2022

New proposals for tenant farming

In his latest blog, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, looks at new proposals for tenant farming included in two Scottish Government bills currently out for consultation.

18 October, 2022

Community engagement surveys – Meaningful engagement starts with you

In our latest blog, our Land Rights and Responsibilities Manager, Gemma Campbell, shares why involving communities in the land use decision-making around them is so important, and what you can do to have your say in our latest surveys.

10 October, 2022

Transparency in ownership will be vital in shaping fair land use

The Scottish Government has launched a public consultation on proposals for the new Land Reform Bill, which is open until 30 October. The Scottish Land Commission is encouraging people to respond to help shape the next step of Scotland’s land reform journey, and our Chair and Land Commissioners share their thoughts on why it's important to get involved in a new series of blogs. The fourth blog in the series is from Land Commissioner Prof David Adams.