Scottish Land Commission
@scottishlandcom.bsky.social
The Scottish Land Commission is driving a programme of urban and rural land reform to create a Scotland where land is owned and used fairly, responsibly and productively 🌲🏡🏢
We’ve refreshed our Good Practice Protocols.
They set out clear expectations for responsible land ownership & management, based on experience since 2019.
Good practice matters. When landowners & communities work together, it builds trust and supports positive long-term outcomes.
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They set out clear expectations for responsible land ownership & management, based on experience since 2019.
Good practice matters. When landowners & communities work together, it builds trust and supports positive long-term outcomes.
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January 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM
We’ve refreshed our Good Practice Protocols.
They set out clear expectations for responsible land ownership & management, based on experience since 2019.
Good practice matters. When landowners & communities work together, it builds trust and supports positive long-term outcomes.
buff.ly/eoE0B5c
They set out clear expectations for responsible land ownership & management, based on experience since 2019.
Good practice matters. When landowners & communities work together, it builds trust and supports positive long-term outcomes.
buff.ly/eoE0B5c
Na chuala sinn bho ScotLand Futures – a-nis ri fhaighinn sa Ghàidhlig.
Many responses highlighted the strong connection between land, culture and language. We want our ScotLand Futures work to reflect that, including through bilingual publications where possible.
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Many responses highlighted the strong connection between land, culture and language. We want our ScotLand Futures work to reflect that, including through bilingual publications where possible.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Na chuala sinn bho ScotLand Futures – a-nis ri fhaighinn sa Ghàidhlig.
Many responses highlighted the strong connection between land, culture and language. We want our ScotLand Futures work to reflect that, including through bilingual publications where possible.
buff.ly/t495gnP
Many responses highlighted the strong connection between land, culture and language. We want our ScotLand Futures work to reflect that, including through bilingual publications where possible.
buff.ly/t495gnP
What have we learned so far about community benefits from nature? 🌱
After a year of working with landowners and communities, we’re sharing key lessons on trust, skills and collaboration, and what comes next as delivery gets under way.
Read the blog: buff.ly/3i7oijt
After a year of working with landowners and communities, we’re sharing key lessons on trust, skills and collaboration, and what comes next as delivery gets under way.
Read the blog: buff.ly/3i7oijt
January 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM
What have we learned so far about community benefits from nature? 🌱
After a year of working with landowners and communities, we’re sharing key lessons on trust, skills and collaboration, and what comes next as delivery gets under way.
Read the blog: buff.ly/3i7oijt
After a year of working with landowners and communities, we’re sharing key lessons on trust, skills and collaboration, and what comes next as delivery gets under way.
Read the blog: buff.ly/3i7oijt
⚡ In Wolfhagen, Germany, citizens co-own their energy company through a cooperative.
They help govern decisions, power their homes with local renewables, and share in the profits.
📖 Read the full case study in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/LIGQB9P
They help govern decisions, power their homes with local renewables, and share in the profits.
📖 Read the full case study in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/LIGQB9P
January 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
⚡ In Wolfhagen, Germany, citizens co-own their energy company through a cooperative.
They help govern decisions, power their homes with local renewables, and share in the profits.
📖 Read the full case study in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/LIGQB9P
They help govern decisions, power their homes with local renewables, and share in the profits.
📖 Read the full case study in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/LIGQB9P
We know inboxes can get busy, so we keep our emails focused and useful.
📆 By sign up to our mailing list you will receive our bi-monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, research and stories from across Scotland’s land sector - no spam, just clear, timely updates.
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📆 By sign up to our mailing list you will receive our bi-monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, research and stories from across Scotland’s land sector - no spam, just clear, timely updates.
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January 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
We know inboxes can get busy, so we keep our emails focused and useful.
📆 By sign up to our mailing list you will receive our bi-monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, research and stories from across Scotland’s land sector - no spam, just clear, timely updates.
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📆 By sign up to our mailing list you will receive our bi-monthly newsletter with the latest news, events, research and stories from across Scotland’s land sector - no spam, just clear, timely updates.
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People across Scotland told us in our ScotLand Futures survey about the impact derelict and abandoned sites can have on communities, especially when they’re left to decay for years.
Our online tool helps people understand how these places can be brought back into use.
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Our online tool helps people understand how these places can be brought back into use.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:01 AM
People across Scotland told us in our ScotLand Futures survey about the impact derelict and abandoned sites can have on communities, especially when they’re left to decay for years.
Our online tool helps people understand how these places can be brought back into use.
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Our online tool helps people understand how these places can be brought back into use.
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New insights from the Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 show forestry land values cooling, small-scale sales dominating, strong per-hectare farmland prices and ongoing data challenges for land transparency.
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January 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM
New insights from the Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 show forestry land values cooling, small-scale sales dominating, strong per-hectare farmland prices and ongoing data challenges for land transparency.
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🎄Festive closure notice 🎄
The Scottish Land Commission will be closed for the festive break from Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026.
The Scottish Land Commission will be closed for the festive break from Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026.
December 22, 2025 at 9:02 AM
🎄Festive closure notice 🎄
The Scottish Land Commission will be closed for the festive break from Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026.
The Scottish Land Commission will be closed for the festive break from Wednesday 24 December until Monday 5 January 2026.
Voices from Scotland, part of our ScotLand Futures initiative, brings together perspectives from across the country on the outcomes land reform should deliver for people, nature and the economy.
Thank you to everyone who contributed.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Voices from Scotland, part of our ScotLand Futures initiative, brings together perspectives from across the country on the outcomes land reform should deliver for people, nature and the economy.
Thank you to everyone who contributed.
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Thank you to everyone who contributed.
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Our Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 is out this week.
In a new blog, Research Officer Julie Rostan explains what the latest data tells us, and why hidden sale prices could be masking the true scale of Scotland’s rural land market.
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In a new blog, Research Officer Julie Rostan explains what the latest data tells us, and why hidden sale prices could be masking the true scale of Scotland’s rural land market.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 is out this week.
In a new blog, Research Officer Julie Rostan explains what the latest data tells us, and why hidden sale prices could be masking the true scale of Scotland’s rural land market.
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In a new blog, Research Officer Julie Rostan explains what the latest data tells us, and why hidden sale prices could be masking the true scale of Scotland’s rural land market.
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New Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 shows Scotland’s rural land market continued to cooled in 2024:
🌲 Forestry prices down to £10,054/ha - a drop of 34% from 2023
🏘️ Only 6 large-scale estate sales - a 5 year low
🚜Farmland prices rose slightly to an average of £16,502/ha
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🌲 Forestry prices down to £10,054/ha - a drop of 34% from 2023
🏘️ Only 6 large-scale estate sales - a 5 year low
🚜Farmland prices rose slightly to an average of £16,502/ha
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December 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
New Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 shows Scotland’s rural land market continued to cooled in 2024:
🌲 Forestry prices down to £10,054/ha - a drop of 34% from 2023
🏘️ Only 6 large-scale estate sales - a 5 year low
🚜Farmland prices rose slightly to an average of £16,502/ha
buff.ly/0AC0lVI
🌲 Forestry prices down to £10,054/ha - a drop of 34% from 2023
🏘️ Only 6 large-scale estate sales - a 5 year low
🚜Farmland prices rose slightly to an average of £16,502/ha
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🌲 At Caerlaverock Castle, a small woodlot is making a big difference.
Andy Brown manages an ancient oak woodland through a lease, producing firewood, improving biodiversity and restoring access.
It’s low-impact forestry with long-term value.
Read more: buff.ly/TZFO0ti
Andy Brown manages an ancient oak woodland through a lease, producing firewood, improving biodiversity and restoring access.
It’s low-impact forestry with long-term value.
Read more: buff.ly/TZFO0ti
December 4, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🌲 At Caerlaverock Castle, a small woodlot is making a big difference.
Andy Brown manages an ancient oak woodland through a lease, producing firewood, improving biodiversity and restoring access.
It’s low-impact forestry with long-term value.
Read more: buff.ly/TZFO0ti
Andy Brown manages an ancient oak woodland through a lease, producing firewood, improving biodiversity and restoring access.
It’s low-impact forestry with long-term value.
Read more: buff.ly/TZFO0ti
Community ownership delivers wide benefits, but Scotland’s Rights to Buy need to keep pace with changing conditions.
Our latest blog explains why the current review by Scottish Government is important for communities across Scotland: 🔗 buff.ly/VjOClYo
Our latest blog explains why the current review by Scottish Government is important for communities across Scotland: 🔗 buff.ly/VjOClYo
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Community ownership delivers wide benefits, but Scotland’s Rights to Buy need to keep pace with changing conditions.
Our latest blog explains why the current review by Scottish Government is important for communities across Scotland: 🔗 buff.ly/VjOClYo
Our latest blog explains why the current review by Scottish Government is important for communities across Scotland: 🔗 buff.ly/VjOClYo
📢 New op-ed from Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission
Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
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Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:31 PM
📢 New op-ed from Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission
Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
🔗 buff.ly/Dz9wEQm
Survey shows 96% of people believe Scotland still needs further land reform.
In his op-ed, Michael Russell reflects on this, the Land Reform Bill, why progress matters, and why the journey isn’t over.
🔗 buff.ly/Dz9wEQm
Thank you to everyone who took part in our ScotLand Futures survey. More than 1,200 people shared their views, and 96% told us Scotland still needs further action on land reform 👇
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November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Thank you to everyone who took part in our ScotLand Futures survey. More than 1,200 people shared their views, and 96% told us Scotland still needs further action on land reform 👇
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What started as a woodland buyout in Glengarry has grown into something much bigger 🌲
Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
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Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/jXi5Hdk
November 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
What started as a woodland buyout in Glengarry has grown into something much bigger 🌲
Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/jXi5Hdk
Glengarry Community Development Trust is using community ownership to support cabins, crofts, and local jobs backed by cooperative governance and shared values.
📖 Read more: buff.ly/jXi5Hdk
We’re pleased to welcome Sarah Madden & Kathie Pollard to senior roles helping drive Scotland’s land reform agenda at a pivotal time. Sarah becomes Head of Practice and Advice, and Kathie steps into Head of Policy.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
We’re pleased to welcome Sarah Madden & Kathie Pollard to senior roles helping drive Scotland’s land reform agenda at a pivotal time. Sarah becomes Head of Practice and Advice, and Kathie steps into Head of Policy.
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From the origins of the word “boycott” to the realities of modern-day land agents, Peter reflects on how far the sector has come and why behaviour and relationships still matter.
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November 12, 2025 at 9:22 AM
From the origins of the word “boycott” to the realities of modern-day land agents, Peter reflects on how far the sector has come and why behaviour and relationships still matter.
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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
🌲 Carbeth Hutters Community Company owns 150 acres of land and 177 huts all governed by the people who live there.
From rent strike to community ownership, it's a powerful model of stewardship and shared decision-making.
More in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/qy3uBtG
From rent strike to community ownership, it's a powerful model of stewardship and shared decision-making.
More in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/qy3uBtG
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🌲 Carbeth Hutters Community Company owns 150 acres of land and 177 huts all governed by the people who live there.
From rent strike to community ownership, it's a powerful model of stewardship and shared decision-making.
More in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/qy3uBtG
From rent strike to community ownership, it's a powerful model of stewardship and shared decision-making.
More in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/qy3uBtG
Last night’s ScotLand Futures event in Aberdeen marked the end of our series of public meetings.
Across Scotland we’ve heard strong themes including last night where community empowerment, land for housing, and frustration with planning were key issues.
👀 ScotLand Futures findings coming soon.
Across Scotland we’ve heard strong themes including last night where community empowerment, land for housing, and frustration with planning were key issues.
👀 ScotLand Futures findings coming soon.
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Last night’s ScotLand Futures event in Aberdeen marked the end of our series of public meetings.
Across Scotland we’ve heard strong themes including last night where community empowerment, land for housing, and frustration with planning were key issues.
👀 ScotLand Futures findings coming soon.
Across Scotland we’ve heard strong themes including last night where community empowerment, land for housing, and frustration with planning were key issues.
👀 ScotLand Futures findings coming soon.
In the final instalment of ScotLand Futures, four contributors reflect on what land reform must deliver next – for people, place and long-term stewardship.
Read insights from Catriona Mallows, David McGilp MSYP, Di Alexander and Mike Staples.
👉 www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
Read insights from Catriona Mallows, David McGilp MSYP, Di Alexander and Mike Staples.
👉 www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
October 28, 2025 at 2:16 PM
In the final instalment of ScotLand Futures, four contributors reflect on what land reform must deliver next – for people, place and long-term stewardship.
Read insights from Catriona Mallows, David McGilp MSYP, Di Alexander and Mike Staples.
👉 www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
Read insights from Catriona Mallows, David McGilp MSYP, Di Alexander and Mike Staples.
👉 www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...
A valuable opportunity for researchers to dig into what’s driving the shift from largescale to smaller community acquisitions and how we remove barriers to communities taking ownership of land at scale.
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
📢 New SEFARI Gateway fellowship with @scottishlandcom.bsky.social.
Explore changes in demand for largescale community land acquisitions in Scotland & identify steps to overcome barriers preventing new acquisitions.
To apply & for more info ➡️ tinyurl.com/SLCfellowship
⌛Apply by: 21st Nov 2025
Explore changes in demand for largescale community land acquisitions in Scotland & identify steps to overcome barriers preventing new acquisitions.
To apply & for more info ➡️ tinyurl.com/SLCfellowship
⌛Apply by: 21st Nov 2025
October 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A valuable opportunity for researchers to dig into what’s driving the shift from largescale to smaller community acquisitions and how we remove barriers to communities taking ownership of land at scale.
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
If you work on land reform, rural development or community wealth building, take a look 👇
Scotland’s land use is changing as investment in carbon, nature and renewables grows.
To help make sure communities benefit from this transition, we’ve published guidance to support responsible natural capital investment.
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To help make sure communities benefit from this transition, we’ve published guidance to support responsible natural capital investment.
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October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Scotland’s land use is changing as investment in carbon, nature and renewables grows.
To help make sure communities benefit from this transition, we’ve published guidance to support responsible natural capital investment.
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To help make sure communities benefit from this transition, we’ve published guidance to support responsible natural capital investment.
buff.ly/Tg0JLkd
We’ve published a new report on what Scotland can learn from how other countries value land and property for tax.
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...
Ep 132: How Other Countries Tax Land
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October 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
We’ve published a new report on what Scotland can learn from how other countries value land and property for tax.
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXFa...