Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

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.

28 June, 2022

Shaping Scotland’s land market key to natural capital opportunity

Scottish Land Commission makes recommendations for a just transition.

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.

1 June, 2022

Shifting demands on land mean the only certainty is change – Let’s make sure it’s the change we want

In our latest blog, Good Practice Advisor Karen Grant reflects on the importance of genuine engagement with stakeholders and communities in decisions that affect our natural capital.

25 May, 2022

New discussion papers spark the debate on the carbon market

Economic and legal experts have explored how to help manage Scotland’s growing natural capital dilemma, as investor interest in acquiring land for carbon offsetting continues to grow.

25 May, 2022

Scotland’s Land and Natural Capital – Are there still big questions to answer?

In our latest blog, Policy and Practice Lead James MacKessack-Leitch looks at the issues, and questions, raised in two new discussion papers: 'Natural capital, carbon offsetting and land use' by Prof Dieter Helm; and 'Carbon Markets, Public Interest and Landownership in Scotland' from Dr Jill Robbie and Dr Giedre Jokubauskaite.