Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

20 September, 2021

Scotland’s natural capital opportunity must work in the public interest

Scotland has a big opportunity in using its land to drive a just transition to a net zero economy. New value and investment associated with carbon and natural capital can bring significant benefits if harnessed well.

20 September, 2021

Land & Climate Change - Shaping the natural capital market in the public interest

The next in our series of ‘Land &’ blogs, Chief Executive of the Scottish Land Commission, Hamish Trench, looks at how we can shape the rapidly developing carbon and natural capital land markets in the public interest.

7 September, 2021

Tenant farmers look for clarity on future agricultural policy

The Tenant Farming Advisory Forum (TFAF) is a group of farming leaders that meets regularly to help identify and discuss issues relevant to the maintenance and development of the tenant farming sector in Scotland.

6 September, 2021

Land & Communities – More than 'one size fits all'

In the next blog in our ‘Land &’ series, Karlene Doherty, Vacant and Derelict Land Project Manager at DTAS, looks at the role of communities in driving regeneration and bringing land and buildings back into use.

31 August, 2021

Chair of Land Commission urges caution in selling carbon rights

In a statement released today the chair of Scotland’s land reform body, the Scottish Land Commission, has urged landowners and land managers to act with caution when considering selling carbon rights.

23 August, 2021

Land & Housing – Why Land for Housing Matters

In the fifth in our ‘Land &’ blog series, Senior Policy Officer David Stewart explores why land for housing matters for much more than homes – it has an impact on the economy, the environment, and the wellbeing of everyone in Scotland.

18 August, 2021

Housing land market needs overhaul to get economy moving

Significant reform is needed to the way land is brought forward for housing and development if Scotland is to build the houses it needs, the Scottish Land Commission said this week.

11 August, 2021

New guidance clarifies information requirements for relinquishing farming tenancies

New guidance published today by the Tenant Farming Commissioner clarifies the information that is needed when a tenant is applying to relinquish their tenancy.