Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

15 July, 2025

Reflections from the Highland Show

There is something deeply human about bumping into people between stands, sitting for a coffee, or discussing concerns amid the buzz of livestock judging and trade tents.

24 June, 2025

New insights into Scotland’s rural land market unveiled at Royal Highland Show

Scotland’s rural land market is under increasing pressure from tax policies, speculative investment, and evolving land use priorities, according to leading voices from across the sector who gathered last week to launch the Rural Land Market Insights Report 2025.

20 June, 2025

Falling demand signals shift in Scotland’s rural land market

Scotland’s rural land market is showing signs of cooling, with falling demand in key sectors such as commercial forestry and natural capital investment, according to new analysis from the Scottish Land Commission and SRUC.

16 June, 2025

Building a resilient tenanted sector

It is a busy time in the Tenant Farming Sector. Part 2 of The Land Reform Bill is making its way through Parliament, with proposed amendments driving much of the conversations.

29 May, 2025

Why Now – and What Next – for ScotLand Futures?

What do we want land reform to actually deliver for Scotland? That’s the question we’re putting at the heart of ScotLand Futures – a new national initiative launched by the Scottish Land Commission to spark a bold, open conversation about the future of land in Scotland. And it’s a question that belongs to all of us.

21 May, 2025

What could a fully reformed approach to land look like for Scotland?

Over the last 25 years there’s been real progress in how land is owned, managed and understood in Scotland. But the journey isn’t over.

14 May, 2025

Public initiative opens conversation on next phase of land reform

A new national initiative is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on how land can better support the things that matter most, like housing, nature, jobs, and strong local communities.

12 May, 2025

Reframing the TFC investigation process

Since taking on the role of Tenant Farming Commissioner, I’ve found that one of the most misunderstood tools available to tenants and landlords is the formal investigation process.