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What we do

Land is at the heart of Scotland’s identity, economy and communities. The Scottish Land Commission is driving a programme of land reform spanning both urban and rural land, to create a Scotland where land is owned and used in ways that are fair, responsible and productive.

Our work

Good practice

Good Practice

Promoting and supporting change and good practice in the way land is owned and used in both urban and rural Scotland.

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Tenant Farming

Tenant Farming

Improving the relationships between landowners and tenant farmers, and increasing access to land for those who want to farm.

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Mixed landscape view Fife

Natural Capital

Carbon and natural capital values in Scotland’s land is driving change, raising new questions and presenting risks and opportunities for Scotland

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Commonwealth Village

Housing

Reforming the housing land market to create places people want to live at prices they can afford.

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