Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

12 February, 2020

Mediation in the Tenant Farming Sector

This year is the Year of Mediation so it seems apt that we’re nearing the end of our review of the pilot mediation service – and considering where we might take it next.

27 January, 2020

The Value of Early Engagement

Kathie Pollard introduces our guest blog from planning consultant Nick Wright, from Nick Wright Planning.

16 January, 2020

Scottish Land Matching Service - Up and running

Last October I wrote about the introduction of a land matching service. The service is now up and running with support from a number of organisations including NFUS, the Scottish Land Commission and the Scottish Government.

14 January, 2020

Community Engagement - What we can learn

Our Good Practice Manager, Gemma Campbell, looks at the results of our recent surveys on Community Engagement and what we can learn from these.

18 December, 2019

Land Settlement Act Centenary sees momentum for change growing

As Scotland marks the Centenary of the Land Settlement Act, the Scottish Land Commission says more reform to land ownership and land use is needed, to make the most of Scotland’s land for the benefit of all.

10 December, 2019

The Impact of vacant and derelict land

Shona Glenn, Head of Policy and Research, shares her vision for tackling Scotland’s legacy of vacant and derelict land to reduce the negative impact that these sites are having on our urban populations.

6 December, 2019

TFC Blog: Holding out the hope of settling tenancy issues

The Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, blogs about his work improving relations between tenants and landlords.

4 December, 2019

Good Practice blog

Following the launch of our Good Practice Programme, Land Commissioner Sally Reynolds shares her thoughts on community engagement and the importance of good practice in land use and management.