News and updates
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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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.
26 September, 2022
People in Scotland can have their say on land
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 first blog is from our Chair, Andrew Thin.
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.
21 September, 2022
A chance to have your say on land reform
In a guest blog for NFU Scotland, our Good Practice Adviser, Karen Grant, urges Scotland’s farmers and crofters to respond to the Scottish Government's public consultation on proposals for the Land Reform Bill by 30 October to ensure land reform works for the farming community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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