News and updates
Stay up to date with the latest news, analysis and insight from the Scottish Land Commission. This feed brings together our announcements, research highlights and guest blogs that explore Scotland’s evolving land issues from different perspectives.
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18 April, 2018
New Codes of Practice to support community engagement by landowners
The Scottish Land Commission has announced today that it is developing a series of Codes of Practice for land owners, land managers and communities.
17 April, 2018
Tenant Farming Commissioner issues new Code and Guidance at Advisory Forum meeting
Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner has issued a new Code of Practice on the Late Payment of Rent and a Guide on the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution today Tuesday 17 April, 2018.
29 March, 2018
Land reform body marks first anniversary
Scotland’s land reform body marks its first anniversary today, Sunday 1 April 2018.
22 March, 2018
Scale and Concentration of land ownership in Scotland
Scotland’s land reform body is calling for evidence about the impact of concentration of land ownership in Scotland, as it publishes a report and discussion paper on the issue today Thursday 22 March, 2018.
14 March, 2018
Tenant Farming Commissioner to consult with stakeholders on the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants
The Scottish Land Commission’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, is to consult with key stakeholders on the findings from the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants.
14 March, 2018
State must lead on major, public interest development argues new paper
Big civic projects such as regenerating the former docklands in Glasgow and Dundee, or building affordable homes – at scale – similar to the construction projects seen post WW2, must be led by the public sector, according to a discussion paper published today.
1 March, 2018
Scottish Land Commission encourages land owners to take an open approach
The Scottish Land Commission is working to increase the accountability of land ownership and promoting an open approach to decision making.
19 February, 2018
Scottish Land Commission to review community right to buy mechanisms
The Scottish Land Commission is reviewing the effectiveness of current community right to buy mechanisms.
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