Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

11 June, 2020

Land for housing and development: time for change

Scotland’s reliance on the speculative private development model will not help to achieve the level of new homes needed or help build more affordable homes and the whole system requires fundamental reform, according to the Scottish Land Commission.

11 June, 2020

Land for Housing – Time for change?

Concerns that Scotland’s housing land market and approach to development does not meet our needs have been amplified by the public health and economic crisis we are facing.

3 June, 2020

Planning for the long term public interest

Shona Glenn, Head of Policy and Research, looks at the role of planning and the National Planning Framework (NFP 4) in delivering the high quality places that are fundamental to our wellbeing. This is based on the Scottish Land Commission’s submission to the Scottish Government’s ‘call for ideas’.

22 May, 2020

Beachdan gan sireadh air a’ chiad Phlana Gàidhlig aig a’ Choimisean | Call for comment on Commission’s first Gaelic Language Plan

Tha a’ bhuidheann a tha an urra ri ath-leasachadh fearainn ag iarraidh bheachdan bhon phoball agus bho bhuidhnean aig a bheil ùidh sa chùis gus buaidh a thoirt air cruth a’ Phlana Ghàidhlig aice. | The land reform body is seeking input from members of the public or interested organisations to help shape its Gaelic Language Plan.

20 May, 2020

Tenant Farming Commissioner offers advice on rent reviews

The Tenant Farming Commissioner is advising landlords and tenant farmers to think carefully about the timing of rent reviews, given the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown constraints and uncertainty over future economic conditions in the sector.

18 May, 2020

Making the most of our land – the potential of new regional land use partnerships

The Scottish Government is embracing the need to rebuild a better economy in recovering from COVID-19. As Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop puts it, “rebuilding a resilient economy in a way that supports Scotland’s wellbeing and transition toward a greener, net zero country will be vital.”

11 May, 2020

Land Commission appoints Head of Land Rights and Responsibilities to drive change on the ground

The Scottish Land Commission strengthens its management team this month with the appointment of Emma Cooper as Head of Land Rights and Responsibilities, who will spearhead the organisation’s work shaping change on the ground to ensure more people benefit from Scotland’s land.

5 May, 2020

Agricultural Land Occupation Survey Results

The Tenant Farming Commissioner discusses the results of the Agricultural Land Occupation Survey, which provides an annual a snapshot of what is happening in the let land market.