Understanding what’s happening with Scotland’s land

25 November, 2024

No better time than now to put family tenancy in order

Planning ahead for the succession and assignation of agricultural tenancies is crucial to avoid legal, financial, and emotional challenges.

21 November, 2024

Building community wealth, from the ground up.

Naomi Mason from the Centre for Local Economic Strategies takes a deeper look at the role of land in Community Wealth Building.

7 November, 2024

Natural resource governance: Lessons for Scottish land reform

Research by the Centre for Local Economic Strategies (CLES) for the Commission looked at various governance models in Scotland and abroad, offering valuable lessons for land governance.

4 November, 2024

What role for Land Value Tax?

Hamish Trench sets out the steps that would be needed to introduce a land value tax, and the challenges that would be faced in introducing workable and long lasting land tax reform.

28 October, 2024

Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill – Progress to date

Update from the Tenant Farming Commissioner on Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill.

9 October, 2024

New report shows significant shift in landlord-tenant relations for Scotland’s farmers

Report published by the Tenant Farming Commissioner highlights positive steps by land agents in improving industry standards

7 October, 2024

Responsible private investment in natural capital: A Scottish land reform perspective

For Scotland, natural capital is not just a resource but a core component of national identity and sustainability.

3 October, 2024

When is a 91 Act tenancy not a 91 Act tenancy?

Understanding the complexities and pitfalls of creating a new lease under the 1991 Act.