Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

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.

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.