What’s next?
There are many implications for land reform policy going forward: Scotland’s rural land market remains highly sensitive to fluctuations in the global and national economy; the cumulative impact of changing fiscal and public policy is affecting market confidence which points to the need for Scottish and UK Governments improve collaboration; and how land use change following acquisitions is beginning to impact other areas of the economy and society, requires constant consideration.
The ScotLand Futures: Next Steps for Land Reform publication highlights further evidence on land market activity and makes a range of policy recommendations that would address the issues seen in this research.
