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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 use change
    Vacant and derelict land

    16 February, 2022

    Public sector urged to lead the way in land reuse

    A month-long campaign will drive forward the message that the public sector has a key role to play in transforming vacant and derelict land across Scotland.

    Tax and fiscal policy

    25 January, 2022

    Taxing land better could help Scotland’s economic recovery

    Increasing the role land plays in Scotland’s tax base and a local authority power targeted at newly derelict property are among the key recommendations put to Government Ministers in today’s report on how Scotland’s land could be taxed better.

    Corporate updates

    14 January, 2022

    Public appointment: Chair, Tenant Farming Commissioner and Land Commissioners reappointed to the Scottish Land Commission

    The Minister for Environment and Land Reform, Màiri McAllan MSP, today announced the reappointment of Andrew Thin as Chair of the Scottish Land Commission.

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