Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

3 February, 2025

When disputes cost more than money

I was recently discussing a case which came up some years ago, I’ll not go into specifics, but the case centred around a dispute between a landlord and a tenant over what amounted to a difference of opinion.

31 January, 2025

New hub for community landownership research goes live

A new online platform is set to transform how research and insights on community landownership are shared.

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.