Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

31 March, 2022

Embedding land rights and responsibilities in natural capital investment and delivery

In this blog, Head of Land Rights and Responsibilities, Emma Cooper, explores the how Scotland’s land rights and responsibilities framework can help deliver a values-led, high-integrity market for responsible investment in natural capital and land.

23 March, 2022

What does land mean to me?

In our latest blog, Commissioner Sally Reynolds, a native Gaelic speaker from the Isle of Lewis, shares what land means to her as we publish our first Gaelic Language Plan.

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.