Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

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.

26 January, 2022

Taxing land, better: New report and recommendations on tax on land and property

Policy and Practice Lead Kathie Pollard explores our advice to Scottish Ministers on land reform and taxation in our latest blog.

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.

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.