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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21 January, 2025
Scottish Land Commission sets out changes to simplify and strengthen Land Reform Bill
The Scottish Land Commission has proposed key changes to the Land Reform Bill, currently being considered by Parliament, so that it achieves the Scottish Government’s objectives to address the impacts of concentrated land ownership.
16 January, 2025
New era for land reform: Scottish Land Commission welcomes fresh leadership
The Scottish Land Commission is ushering in a new chapter with the appointment of Dr Lucy Beattie, Dr Calum MacLeod, and Robert Black as its latest Commissioners.
16 December, 2024
The next frontier in tackling vacant and derelict sites
Scotland has made great strides in addressing vacant and derelict land (VDL), but much remains to be done to tackle this persistent issue.
13 December, 2024
Looking back at Land Links
We take a look back at Land Links series, a programme of six webinars aimed at sparking conversations about how land in Scotland is owned and used.
10 December, 2024
Unveiling trends and the need for accessible land data in Scotland
The 2024 Rural Land Market Report highlights trends in Scotland's land sales whilst drawing attention to the need for improved data to support effective land reform policies.
9 December, 2024
Scottish rural land report reveals 54% drop in forestry sales
New report highlights dramatic decline in forestry transactions and low activity in large-scale land sales.
4 December, 2024
Statement on the Scottish Government's tax commitment
The Scottish Land Commission welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment in the budget and tax strategy to explore the role of taxation in supporting land reform and climate action objectives.
27 November, 2024
Progress, challenges, and the journey ahead for Scotland's land reform
Hamish Trench reflects on 50 years of land economy teaching at the University of Aberdeen and Scotland’s evolving land reform. From community ownership to natural capital, progress continues, but challenges remain.
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