Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

30 September, 2025

Land agents event in Inverness puts tenant farming priorities centre stage

The Scottish Land Commission brought together senior representatives from some of Scotland’s most prominent land agency firms on Monday 29 September in Inverness, for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the tenant farming sector.

16 September, 2025

Lessons from casework: Why behaviour matters as much as legislation

Over recent months, I’ve been struck by how often the real lessons in tenant farming don’t come from policy debates or legal texts, but from the lived experiences people share with me.

8 September, 2025

Can tax support climate and land reform goals? Our findings so far.

The Scottish Land Commission is working with the Scottish Government to explore how tax could reduce carbon emissions from land and support wider land reform outcomes.

26 August, 2025

Four voices, one question: Part 2

As part of our ScotLand Futures initiative, the Scottish Land Commission is asking what would it mean to complete Scotland’s land reform journey.

15 August, 2025

Exploring new tools to tackle urban land challenges

Land reform in Scotland is often seen through a rural lens, but it’s just as critical in our towns and cities.

11 August, 2025

Lamb sales and land reform

Reflecting on farming challenges and the Land Reform Bill, calling for clarity, support, and practical steps to build confidence and enable positive change in the tenanted sector.

4 August, 2025

“I wish someone told me…”: Lessons from new landowners and project developers

Uncertainty leaves the door wide open for speculation and rumours which do not help to build trust, and once established, take a lot of time and resource to dispel.

29 July, 2025

Four voices, one question: Part 1

As part of our ScotLand Futures initiative, the Scottish Land Commission is asking what would it mean to complete Scotland’s land reform journey.