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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.

Statement on the Scottish Government's tax commitment

The Scottish Land Commission welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment in the budget and tax strategy to explore the role of taxation in supporting land reform and climate action objectives.

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.

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

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.

Statement on Highlands Rewilding

Statement on Highlands Rewilding land sales.

Scottish Land Commission responds to crofting reform consultation

The Scottish Land Commission has responded to the Scottish Government's consultation on crofting reform.

Tenant Farming Commissioner issues new guidance on the use of comparables in rent reviews

Detailed guidance developed to encourage transparency in the use of comparables when conducting rent reviews.

Recruitment opens for three new board members at the Scottish Land Commission

Scottish Government begins appointment process at a pivotal time for land reform.

Natural Capital Driven Land Sales Subside as Uncertainty Rises, Report Reveals

Rural Land Market Insights report describes a “sluggish” land market as uncertainty, high interest rates, and input costs moderate land values throughout Scotland for the first time in recent years.

Scottish Land Commission responds to Land Reform Bill Call for Views

Commission evidence seeks to help Bill achieve key aim of reducing concentration of ownership.

Landowners, windfarm investors, and community representatives in Strathdearn come together to discuss community benefits

Over 40 landowners met with representatives of the Strathdearn community to encourage communication and transparency.

Hundreds have their say on how to get more people living in Scotland’s town centres

Roadshow series highlights huge potential for communities across the country.

Scottish Land Commission welcomes “meaningful” Land Reform Bill

The Scottish Land Commission has today welcomed the introduction of the Land Reform Bill by the Scottish Government.

New-look board announced to help drive land reform

The Scottish Government has announced the appointment of a new Chair and two new members to the Board of the Scottish Land Commission.