Hamish Trench
@hamishtrench.bsky.social
Chief Executive at the Scottish Land Commission
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📌 Scotland takes important step towards fairer use and ownership of land
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
📌 Scotland takes important step towards fairer use and ownership of land
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
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New research with WPI Economics shows Scotland could learn from global best practice to build a fairer, greener land tax system.
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/68...
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/68...
October 22, 2025 at 9:07 AM
New research with WPI Economics shows Scotland could learn from global best practice to build a fairer, greener land tax system.
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/68...
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/68...
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In Part 3 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four new contributors share their insights on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Scotland’s land reform journey, from national policy gaps to community empowerment, private land stewardship, & the power of partnership.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
In Part 3 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four new contributors share their insights on the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Scotland’s land reform journey, from national policy gaps to community empowerment, private land stewardship, & the power of partnership.
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📍 We’ve been to Wick and Dumfries, and now we’re heading to Stornoway.
Join our Chair, Chief Exec and Commissioners for a public meeting to talk about the land issues that matter most to your community.
📅 7pm, Wednesday 8 October
📍 The Bayhead Bridge Centre, HS1 2EB
🎟️ buff.ly/61xO2dx
Join our Chair, Chief Exec and Commissioners for a public meeting to talk about the land issues that matter most to your community.
📅 7pm, Wednesday 8 October
📍 The Bayhead Bridge Centre, HS1 2EB
🎟️ buff.ly/61xO2dx
September 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📍 We’ve been to Wick and Dumfries, and now we’re heading to Stornoway.
Join our Chair, Chief Exec and Commissioners for a public meeting to talk about the land issues that matter most to your community.
📅 7pm, Wednesday 8 October
📍 The Bayhead Bridge Centre, HS1 2EB
🎟️ buff.ly/61xO2dx
Join our Chair, Chief Exec and Commissioners for a public meeting to talk about the land issues that matter most to your community.
📅 7pm, Wednesday 8 October
📍 The Bayhead Bridge Centre, HS1 2EB
🎟️ buff.ly/61xO2dx
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The Highlands Reimagined podcast asks what it takes for young people to stay & thrive in Mackay Country.
In the final episode, Commissioner Lucy Beattie reflects on land reform, community power, and how a more transparent, diverse system of land ownership can open up opportunities: buff.ly/RlGQCPV
In the final episode, Commissioner Lucy Beattie reflects on land reform, community power, and how a more transparent, diverse system of land ownership can open up opportunities: buff.ly/RlGQCPV
September 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
The Highlands Reimagined podcast asks what it takes for young people to stay & thrive in Mackay Country.
In the final episode, Commissioner Lucy Beattie reflects on land reform, community power, and how a more transparent, diverse system of land ownership can open up opportunities: buff.ly/RlGQCPV
In the final episode, Commissioner Lucy Beattie reflects on land reform, community power, and how a more transparent, diverse system of land ownership can open up opportunities: buff.ly/RlGQCPV
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Can tax support climate and land reform goals?
We’ve published interim advice on how tax could:
✔️ cut land-based carbon emissions
✔️ support wider land reform
✔️ raise revenue for national priorities
Read our advice here: buff.ly/dDuS27A
We’ve published interim advice on how tax could:
✔️ cut land-based carbon emissions
✔️ support wider land reform
✔️ raise revenue for national priorities
Read our advice here: buff.ly/dDuS27A
September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Can tax support climate and land reform goals?
We’ve published interim advice on how tax could:
✔️ cut land-based carbon emissions
✔️ support wider land reform
✔️ raise revenue for national priorities
Read our advice here: buff.ly/dDuS27A
We’ve published interim advice on how tax could:
✔️ cut land-based carbon emissions
✔️ support wider land reform
✔️ raise revenue for national priorities
Read our advice here: buff.ly/dDuS27A
A good afternoon with our @scottishlandcom.bsky.social board at Forsinard. Many thanks to @rspbscotland.bsky.social for insights into lots of good work going on in the Flow Country.
September 4, 2025 at 5:26 PM
A good afternoon with our @scottishlandcom.bsky.social board at Forsinard. Many thanks to @rspbscotland.bsky.social for insights into lots of good work going on in the Flow Country.
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Why land, community and not just the "me" but the "we" matter - here's the text of my Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Scotland. And if you want to share your thoughts, please do so with the Scottish Land Commission's ScotLand Futures by Saturday, at: www.landcommission.gov.scot/scotland-fut...
September 3, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Why land, community and not just the "me" but the "we" matter - here's the text of my Thought for the Day on BBC Radio Scotland. And if you want to share your thoughts, please do so with the Scottish Land Commission's ScotLand Futures by Saturday, at: www.landcommission.gov.scot/scotland-fut...
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The @scottishlandcom.bsky.social meets in Wick next week and will be holding a public meeting there & then elsewhere over the next few weeks
August 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The @scottishlandcom.bsky.social meets in Wick next week and will be holding a public meeting there & then elsewhere over the next few weeks
Some more and varied contributions on the question of what it would look like to complete Scotland's land reform journey - the question asked by our #ScotLandFutures initiative.
What would it look like to Scotland’s land reform journey?
In Part 2 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four contributors offer fresh perspectives on ownership, legislation and the future of land reform.
Read and watch our latest contributions: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
In Part 2 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, four contributors offer fresh perspectives on ownership, legislation and the future of land reform.
Read and watch our latest contributions: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
August 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Some more and varied contributions on the question of what it would look like to complete Scotland's land reform journey - the question asked by our #ScotLandFutures initiative.
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We’re hitting the road!
This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
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This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
buff.ly/X435eDE
August 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We’re hitting the road!
This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
buff.ly/X435eDE
This autumn, the Scottish Land Commission is hosting public meetings across Scotland.
We will be in:
📍 Wick, Dumfries, Stornoway and Aberdeen
🎟️ Booking open for Wick and Dumfries | Booking coming soon for Stornoway and Aberdeen
buff.ly/X435eDE
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What can land reform do for urban Scotland?
Join our expert panel to explore housing, climate, and community power in towns and cities.
📅 28 August | 🕓 4pm - 4:50pm | 💻 Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/P0cbP15
#ScotLandFutures
Join our expert panel to explore housing, climate, and community power in towns and cities.
📅 28 August | 🕓 4pm - 4:50pm | 💻 Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/P0cbP15
#ScotLandFutures
August 7, 2025 at 8:00 AM
What can land reform do for urban Scotland?
Join our expert panel to explore housing, climate, and community power in towns and cities.
📅 28 August | 🕓 4pm - 4:50pm | 💻 Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/P0cbP15
#ScotLandFutures
Join our expert panel to explore housing, climate, and community power in towns and cities.
📅 28 August | 🕓 4pm - 4:50pm | 💻 Zoom
🔗 buff.ly/P0cbP15
#ScotLandFutures
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'To meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, how we use our land is fundamental. Right now, it is not fair for humans, or nature.'
Read more from LINK's @naturepower.bsky.social and the other contributors to this thought-provoking series on Scotland's land reform journey. 👇
Read more from LINK's @naturepower.bsky.social and the other contributors to this thought-provoking series on Scotland's land reform journey. 👇
What would it mean to complete Scotland’s land reform journey?
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
July 29, 2025 at 12:21 PM
'To meet the challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss, how we use our land is fundamental. Right now, it is not fair for humans, or nature.'
Read more from LINK's @naturepower.bsky.social and the other contributors to this thought-provoking series on Scotland's land reform journey. 👇
Read more from LINK's @naturepower.bsky.social and the other contributors to this thought-provoking series on Scotland's land reform journey. 👇
The first in a series of contributions sharing different perspectives on what it would mean to complete Scotland's land reform journey #ScotLandFutures
What would it mean to complete Scotland’s land reform journey?
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
In Part 1 of our ScotLand Futures blog series, 4 contributors share bold ideas & reflections on land, power & the public interest:
Deborah Long, Dee Ward, John Watt & Morag Paterson
Read: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
July 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The first in a series of contributions sharing different perspectives on what it would mean to complete Scotland's land reform journey #ScotLandFutures
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📢 We’re hiring a Head of Practice and Advice!
Shape land reform in Scotland, lead our Good Practice Programme, and support responsible land ownership.
📍 Inverness (hybrid)
💼 Permanent, 35h (flex/part-time considered)
💷 £56,382 - £69,018
Apply by 1 Aug.
Interviews 13/14 Aug.
🔗 buff.ly/sWj6qcC
Shape land reform in Scotland, lead our Good Practice Programme, and support responsible land ownership.
📍 Inverness (hybrid)
💼 Permanent, 35h (flex/part-time considered)
💷 £56,382 - £69,018
Apply by 1 Aug.
Interviews 13/14 Aug.
🔗 buff.ly/sWj6qcC
July 1, 2025 at 8:06 AM
📢 We’re hiring a Head of Practice and Advice!
Shape land reform in Scotland, lead our Good Practice Programme, and support responsible land ownership.
📍 Inverness (hybrid)
💼 Permanent, 35h (flex/part-time considered)
💷 £56,382 - £69,018
Apply by 1 Aug.
Interviews 13/14 Aug.
🔗 buff.ly/sWj6qcC
Shape land reform in Scotland, lead our Good Practice Programme, and support responsible land ownership.
📍 Inverness (hybrid)
💼 Permanent, 35h (flex/part-time considered)
💷 £56,382 - £69,018
Apply by 1 Aug.
Interviews 13/14 Aug.
🔗 buff.ly/sWj6qcC
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What should the future of Scotland’s land look like?
As part of ScotLand Futures, we’ve been hearing views from across Scotland about what matters in land ownership and use, and the destination for land reform.
There’s still time to add your voice to the national conversation.
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As part of ScotLand Futures, we’ve been hearing views from across Scotland about what matters in land ownership and use, and the destination for land reform.
There’s still time to add your voice to the national conversation.
buff.ly/uA0WoVL
July 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
What should the future of Scotland’s land look like?
As part of ScotLand Futures, we’ve been hearing views from across Scotland about what matters in land ownership and use, and the destination for land reform.
There’s still time to add your voice to the national conversation.
buff.ly/uA0WoVL
As part of ScotLand Futures, we’ve been hearing views from across Scotland about what matters in land ownership and use, and the destination for land reform.
There’s still time to add your voice to the national conversation.
buff.ly/uA0WoVL
Great opportunity to join our @scottishlandcom.bsky.social team in a leadership role as Head of Practice & Advice, leading our work advising land owners, managers and communities.
Happy to have a chat with anyone interested in applying👇
Happy to have a chat with anyone interested in applying👇
📢 We’re hiring a Head of Practice and Advice!
Shape land reform in Scotland, lead our Good Practice Programme, and support responsible land ownership.
📍 Inverness (hybrid)
💼 Permanent, 35h (flex/part-time considered)
💷 £56,382 - £69,018
Apply by 1 Aug.
Interviews 13/14 Aug.
🔗 buff.ly/sWj6qcC
Shape land reform in Scotland, lead our Good Practice Programme, and support responsible land ownership.
📍 Inverness (hybrid)
💼 Permanent, 35h (flex/part-time considered)
💷 £56,382 - £69,018
Apply by 1 Aug.
Interviews 13/14 Aug.
🔗 buff.ly/sWj6qcC
July 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Great opportunity to join our @scottishlandcom.bsky.social team in a leadership role as Head of Practice & Advice, leading our work advising land owners, managers and communities.
Happy to have a chat with anyone interested in applying👇
Happy to have a chat with anyone interested in applying👇
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New analysis from the Scottish Land Commission and SRUC reveals the rural land market is showing signs of cooling.
The 2025 Land Market Insights Report, launched today, uncovers how economic uncertainty is reshaping land sales and investment across Scotland.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/1z1xjoy
The 2025 Land Market Insights Report, launched today, uncovers how economic uncertainty is reshaping land sales and investment across Scotland.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/1z1xjoy
June 20, 2025 at 8:01 AM
New analysis from the Scottish Land Commission and SRUC reveals the rural land market is showing signs of cooling.
The 2025 Land Market Insights Report, launched today, uncovers how economic uncertainty is reshaping land sales and investment across Scotland.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/1z1xjoy
The 2025 Land Market Insights Report, launched today, uncovers how economic uncertainty is reshaping land sales and investment across Scotland.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/1z1xjoy
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📢 #ScotLandFutures panellists announced
We’re bringing together voices from across Scotland’s land sector for a big conversation on the future of land reform at the Royal Highland Show next week.
👀 See the lineup and livestream info: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
We’re bringing together voices from across Scotland’s land sector for a big conversation on the future of land reform at the Royal Highland Show next week.
👀 See the lineup and livestream info: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
June 10, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📢 #ScotLandFutures panellists announced
We’re bringing together voices from across Scotland’s land sector for a big conversation on the future of land reform at the Royal Highland Show next week.
👀 See the lineup and livestream info: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
We’re bringing together voices from across Scotland’s land sector for a big conversation on the future of land reform at the Royal Highland Show next week.
👀 See the lineup and livestream info: www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
Good to talk with Neil about the core role of land in community wealth building. How we own and use land is central to local economies as well as the national picture.
🎧 Hamish Trench joins Neil McInroy on the latest Talking EDAS podcast to unpack land’s role in Scotland’s future and Community Wealth Building.
Tune in: buff.ly/DzdxOhB
Tune in: buff.ly/DzdxOhB
June 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Good to talk with Neil about the core role of land in community wealth building. How we own and use land is central to local economies as well as the national picture.
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📌 New research contract notice: Approaches to land valuation in the tax system
We’re commissioning research to explore how other countries value land for tax purposes looking at how land valuation data is gathered, used, and applied in tax systems internationally.
🔗 Full details: buff.ly/DUxLXdq
We’re commissioning research to explore how other countries value land for tax purposes looking at how land valuation data is gathered, used, and applied in tax systems internationally.
🔗 Full details: buff.ly/DUxLXdq
June 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
📌 New research contract notice: Approaches to land valuation in the tax system
We’re commissioning research to explore how other countries value land for tax purposes looking at how land valuation data is gathered, used, and applied in tax systems internationally.
🔗 Full details: buff.ly/DUxLXdq
We’re commissioning research to explore how other countries value land for tax purposes looking at how land valuation data is gathered, used, and applied in tax systems internationally.
🔗 Full details: buff.ly/DUxLXdq
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🚜 Farmers, crofters, landowners - we need your voice
Tenant Farming Manager Peter MacDougall explains why it’s vital the people who work the land, or support those who do, are properly represented in the ScotLand Futures - a conversation on the future of land reform in Scotland.
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Tenant Farming Manager Peter MacDougall explains why it’s vital the people who work the land, or support those who do, are properly represented in the ScotLand Futures - a conversation on the future of land reform in Scotland.
💬 buff.ly/A19aA0o
May 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🚜 Farmers, crofters, landowners - we need your voice
Tenant Farming Manager Peter MacDougall explains why it’s vital the people who work the land, or support those who do, are properly represented in the ScotLand Futures - a conversation on the future of land reform in Scotland.
💬 buff.ly/A19aA0o
Tenant Farming Manager Peter MacDougall explains why it’s vital the people who work the land, or support those who do, are properly represented in the ScotLand Futures - a conversation on the future of land reform in Scotland.
💬 buff.ly/A19aA0o
Crofting is an important part of Scotland's land system, one that can deliver on many opportunities for rural Scotland. The Crofting Commission is now recruiting for two new board members👇 crofting.scotland.gov.uk/recruitment-...
Recruitment of Appointed Commissioners | Crofting Commission
Apply to become an Appointed Commissioner of the Crofting Commission. Help shape the future of crofting in Scotland through strategic leadership, policy development, and community advocacy.
crofting.scotland.gov.uk
May 26, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Crofting is an important part of Scotland's land system, one that can deliver on many opportunities for rural Scotland. The Crofting Commission is now recruiting for two new board members👇 crofting.scotland.gov.uk/recruitment-...
What would it look like to complete Scotland's land reform journey?
My blog reflects on the themes and ideas coming out in early discussions in our new ScotLand Futures initiative:
My blog reflects on the themes and ideas coming out in early discussions in our new ScotLand Futures initiative:
What could a fully reformed approach to land in Scotland look like?
ScotLand Futures is a new initiative exploring just that.
At a recent roundtable in Perth, we heard a clear appetite for system-level change that puts land to work for public value and local democracy.
Read blog: buff.ly/22qyAOX
ScotLand Futures is a new initiative exploring just that.
At a recent roundtable in Perth, we heard a clear appetite for system-level change that puts land to work for public value and local democracy.
Read blog: buff.ly/22qyAOX
May 22, 2025 at 5:43 AM
What would it look like to complete Scotland's land reform journey?
My blog reflects on the themes and ideas coming out in early discussions in our new ScotLand Futures initiative:
My blog reflects on the themes and ideas coming out in early discussions in our new ScotLand Futures initiative:
What would it look like to complete Scotland's land reform journey? We'd like to hear your thoughts 👇
📣 We're excited to launch ScotLand Futures – a national conversation about the future of Scotland’s land.
In this short video, Chair of the Commission, Michael Russell, explains what the initiative is all about, why it matters, and how you can get involved.
Find out more at buff.ly/Q7dnd3S.
In this short video, Chair of the Commission, Michael Russell, explains what the initiative is all about, why it matters, and how you can get involved.
Find out more at buff.ly/Q7dnd3S.
May 14, 2025 at 12:19 PM
What would it look like to complete Scotland's land reform journey? We'd like to hear your thoughts 👇