Scottish Land Commission

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Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of three new proposed commissioners to the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Ministers selected Dr Lucy Beattie and Dr Calum MacLeod as land commissioners and the appointment of Robert Black as tenant farming commissioner at the Scottish Land Commission,

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The opportunity to further develop crofting as a key component of Scotland’s land reform programme has been highlighted by the Scottish Land Commission. The Commission was responding to the Scottish Government's consultation on crofting reform, which proposes updates to the Crofting Act,

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A major conference is set to bring together leading voices from across the land reform debate to discuss ambitious ways to unlock Scotland’s land potential. Taking place at MacDonald Resort Aviemore on 13th June, the Scottish Land Commission's conference will explore the theme of "Pioneering P

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The Scottish Government's land reform proposals can help make land more available or are "gambling" with the future of rural communities, according to two differing consultation responses. The Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee issued a Call for Views on the La

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More than 40 landowners, including Transport Scotland, SSE Renewables, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, and Tomatin Distillery were invited to meet by representatives of the Strathdearn community to encourage communication and transparency around community benefits from land in the area. The even

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An opportunity exists to build on the “continuity of the commitment and policy of Land Reform” that is shared by a majority of Scotland including a majority in the Scottish Parliament, Michael Russell, chair of the Scottish Land Commission has said. Mr Russell opened his keynot

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A bill which sets out a commitment to addressing the challenges of concentrated land ownership has been introduced by the Scottish Government today.

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Landowners and managers within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park came together to discuss good practices and help stimulate fresh thinking to ensure Scotland’s land is managed responsibly.

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Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of the proposed new chair and two land commissioners of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC). Ministers selected Michael Russell as the new chair of the SLC, and Craig MacKenzie and Deborah Roberts as land commissioners, following recommendations presente

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The Scottish Land Commission is taking a ground-breaking step to ensure the well-being of local communities by introducing fresh guidelines that emphasise the importance of community-centred land use decisions. As demand for rural land in Scotland continues to rise, driven in part by the emerging po

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