Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

17 August, 2017

Review of agents begins

Tenant Farming Commissioner starts work on the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants.

12 July, 2017

New staff join growing Scottish Land Commission

Three new members of staff have joined the newly formed Scottish Land Commission.

12 June, 2017

Tenant Farming Commissioner issues first Code of Practice

Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, has issued the first Code of Practice to be followed by landowners, tenant farmers and land agents.

2 June, 2017

Scottish Land Commission appoint Hamish Trench as Chief Executive

The newly formed Scottish Land Commission has announced the appointment of Hamish Trench as their permanent Chief Executive.

3 May, 2017

Tenant Farming Commissioner calls on tenants and landlords to consider Brexit in rent reviews

Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, is calling on landlords and tenants of agricultural holdings to carefully consider the impact of Brexit where a rent review is due.

4 April, 2017

Recommendations published by Land Commission

The Scottish Land Commission today published its recommendations to the Scottish Government on the draft Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement and the Future of the Planning System Consultation.

31 March, 2017

Appointments to Scottish Land Commission

In a significant milestone in Scotland’s land reform journey, five Land Commissioners and the Tenant Farming Commissioner have been selected for the first Scottish Land Commission.

31 March, 2017

Key land reform body to bring around 20 new jobs to Inverness

The Scottish Land Commission, including five Land Commissioners, the Tenant Farming Commissioner and support staff, will be based in Inverness, Land Reform Secretary Roseanna Cunningham announced on 14 October 2016.