Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

17 March, 2022

New guidance for public bodies to ensure land is used and managed in the public interest

Minister to launch guidance at Land Reuse Month event, aimed at tackling blight of derelict land in Scotland.

15 March, 2022

Natural capital and land

In this blog, Scottish Land Commission Chair, Andrew Thin, looks at the impact of natural capital on Scotland’s land market and how they can be shaped for short term and long term benefit.

7 March, 2022

Guide will help agriculture landlords and tenants navigate ‘booming’ carbon credit trading

A newly published guide will help tenants and landlords of agricultural holdings benefit from and avoid potential pitfalls around carbon credit trading.

7 March, 2022

Guidance on carbon credits – What you need to know

In his latest blog, Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh explores his guidance on carbon credits related to agricultural holdings legislation – published today – and its implications for both tenants and landlords.

18 February, 2022

Balancing land and human rights – towards a new Land Reform Bill

With a Land Reform Bill planned for this parliament, consideration of implications on property rights will be central to any new proposals addressing land ownership. In particular, understanding the way potential measures affect private property rights will be a key element in developing effective approaches.

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.

16 February, 2022

Not So Pretty Vacant: Transforming vacant and derelict land in Land Reuse Month – March 2022

In a guest blog for LGiU Scotland, Kathie Pollard, one of the Commission's Policy and Practice Leads, explores the opportunities for local authorities and public sector organisations across Scotland to learn the 'how tos' of repurposing vacant and derelict land for community benefit in Land Reuse Month 2022 from 3-24 March.

31 January, 2022

Tenant farming in the future – A look at the year ahead

In his latest blog, Bob McIntosh, the Tenant Farming Commissioner, looks at the challenges and opportunities for tenant farming throughout the year ahead.