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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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    Land reform
    Tenant farming

    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.

    Research findings
    Tenant farming

    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

    Land rights and responsibilities
    Natural capital
    Good practice

    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.

    Tenant farming

    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.

    Housing and planning

    25 September, 2024

    Steady progress being made in tackling Scotland’s Vacant and Derelict Land and opportunities to deliver more

    New report highlights 27% reduction in registered VDL sites.

    Community benefits

    18 September, 2024

    Delivering community benefits from nature restoration work

    Alys Daniels-Creasey's blog explores the opportunities and challenges of delivering socio-cultural and economic community benefits through nature restoration efforts in Scotland.

    Community ownership and participation
    Good practice

    11 September, 2024

    Findings from Community Land Scotland's community ownership hub

    In this blog, Linsay Chalmers of Community Land Scotland analyses the key learning from a project supporting urban communities interested in land re-use

    Land reform
    Land rights and responsibilities

    7 September, 2024

    Statement on Highlands Rewilding

    Statement on Highlands Rewilding land sales.

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