Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

24 April, 2018

Discussion paper looks at increasing availability of agricultural land for new entrants

A simpler and more intelligible framework is now required in Scotland to open up the farming letting sector again and promote farming as a viable option for the next generation.

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.

17 April, 2018

Under the Hammer - Compulsory Sale Orders Explored

Scottish Land Commission Policy Officer, Kathie Pollard, looks at Compulsory Sale Orders.

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.

22 March, 2018

Addressing scale and concentration of land ownership in Scotland

The issue of scale and concentration in land ownership has been an underlying theme and driver of the land reform debate in Scotland for decades.

16 March, 2018

Land value capture – what’s the big idea?

Policy Officer Kathie Pollard looks at land value capture and how communities can benefit.