ICYMI: Can tax help Scotland meet its climate and land reform goals? We’ve recently published interim findings exploring whether tools like a carbon land tax could help reduce emissions, diversify ownership and support more productive use of land. 👉 Read more here: buff.ly/HTIgT58

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

🏘️ Argyll & Bute’s Strategic Housing Forum is bringing delivery partners together to tackle a housing emergency through collaboration. The Forum provides a trusted space to share knowledge, raise issues, and get homes built. Find out more about this work in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/eObeK6v

📍 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

“Behaviour matters just as much as legislation.” In his latest blog, Tenant Farming Commissioner Rob Black reflects on lessons from tenant farming - not just from policies, but from people’s lived experiences. 👉 Read the full blog here: buff.ly/GXre34f

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

📢 Our popular land agents CPD series is back! Land: Why collaborate? Monday 22 Sept from 12pm – 1pm. This session will explore the benefits and challenges of partnership working in land management. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/land-why-c...

Gaelic is woven into Scotland’s landscapes - words like ben (mountain) and glen (valley) show the deep ties between land, culture & community. As we think about what it would look like to complete Scotland’s land reform journey, we want to keep these connections in mind. buff.ly/RiO3i9z

We had a fantastic response to our recent panel on what land reform can do for urban Scotland 👏 Land reform is often seen as a rural issue but the level of interest shows an appetite to focus on the land challenges facing our towns and cities. 🎥 Watch back: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rylb...

Here’s my 5 min video as invited by the Scottish Government’s land commission… about Scotland’s Future. I describe the differences land reform makes to communities — housing, enterprise, energy & empowerment — then recite The Forge, a poem on belonging to place (published by @luathpress.bsky.social)

Michael Russell, Chair of the Scottish Land Commission, shares why we’re inviting you to take part in public meetings across Scotland – starting in Wick on 4 Sept. 🕖 7pm | 📍 Norseman Hotel 🎟 Free & open to all 🔗 buff.ly/BqUrAtQ ⚠️ Please note, our Aberdeen event is now fully booked.

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/...

New crofts, new opportunities Balnagown Estate and the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust are working together to create up to 4 new tenanted crofts in Garbhad Wood. You can find out more about this project and other exciting examples of collaboration in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/D5WwOWB

Booking now live! You can now book your place at our upcoming ScotLand Futures public meetings in Stornoway and Aberdeen! We’ll be talking about land, community, and what matters most to your local area and we’d love to see you there. 🗓️ Stornoway – 8 Oct 🗓️ Aberdeen – 29 Oct 🎟️ buff.ly/629UMo8

As anyone working the land knows, change rarely comes all at once - it’s the result of steady, practical steps taken over time. In our latest blog, Peter MacDougall reflects on a challenging year and what’s needed to move forward buff.ly/iGWEzPc

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

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

💬 “I wish I had done things differently.” It’s something we hear often from landowners after conflict has emerged. The key? Early engagement, transparency, and active listening. Our latest blog explores why these simple principles are so powerful: buff.ly/Hf2UAMg

'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. 👇

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/...

🚨 We’re hiring: Head of Practice and Advice Lead our Good Practice team and help shape how land is owned and used across Scotland. 💼 Permanent | £56,382–£69,018 📍 Inverness (hybrid) | 35hrs, flexible/part-time options 📅 Apply by 5pm, Fri 1 Aug 🗓 Interviews: 13–14 Aug, Inverness 🔗 buff.ly/hiKmIey

💧 Public water, public benefit Paris took water back into public ownership to deliver fair pricing, accountability and social value. The Paris Water Observatory ensures citizens have a real voice in decisions, with transparency built in at every step. buff.ly/bb51WP5

Land is part of everyday life in Scotland. It shapes where we live, how we work, and the stories we pass on. Through ScotLand Futures, we’re looking at how land is owned and used, and how it connects to our culture, communities and future and we want to hear from you. 🔗 buff.ly/uA0WoVL

🌾 Tenant farming is vital to Scotland’s rural future. At the Royal Highland Show, the Tenant Farming Commissioner spent 4 very warm days (tweed jacket and all) listening to hopes & concerns for the sector. Read Rob's blog: buff.ly/JQu2oPC

🌱 Lower timber prices. Less carbon project demand. More land for renewables. Our new report Rural Land Market Insights Report reveals what’s driving Scotland’s land market. Find out what this means for land use and policy: 🔗 buff.ly/eACCzYm

Community Rights to Buy give people a real chance to take an active role in the future of their local places. A new consultation is looking at how to keep these rights clear and effective for communities taking ownership of land and buildings. 🔗 buff.ly/Rjec6bs

Land shapes our communities, economy, climate and nature. But good decisions need good evidence, and that starts with understanding people's priorities. Watch Land Commissioner Deb Roberts explain why your views matter for ScotLand Futures. 🔗 buff.ly/uA0WoVL

How can land restore nature and support local livelihoods? At Loch Arkaig, a community and the Woodland Trust are restoring native woodlands while creating local jobs, training and education opportunities. It’s a practical model for managing land for people and nature. buff.ly/bb51WP5

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

📢 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

At the Royal Highland Show, our new Tenant Farming Commissioner met with the TFAF members to discuss the future of farming in Scotland. We want to hear your views too – tell us what a reformed approach to land looks like to you 👇 💬 Take the ScotLand Futures survey: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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

Can’t make it to the Shaping Scotland’s Land Future panel this afternoon at the Royal Highland Show? Tune in online to watch the discussion unfold 👀 🕒 Live from 3.25pm 🔗 Watch here:

The Land Reform Bill is progressing through Parliament, with implications for the tenant farming sector. Our latest blog looks at some of the key areas being discussed, including proposals affecting 2003 Act tenancies. 📖 Read more: buff.ly/ozpC9lm 🗨️ Take part in ScotLand Futures: buff.ly/8fYLe0n

Join us at the Royal Highland Show for the launch of our latest Rural Land Market Insights Report with @srucnews.bsky.social. 📅 Fri 20 June | 3pm 📍 SRUC stand 🎟️ Free | ☕ Refreshments Expert panel on how Scotland’s rural land market is changing👇 🔗 www.landcommission.gov.scot/news-events/...

🎧 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

📢 #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/...

📌 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

Last week our Chair Michael Russell joined a panel at the SLE Conference. A key theme from the discussion was the need for stability & confidence in the direction of land reform. This is the question at the heart of our ScotLand Futures initiative, and we invite you to have your say: buff.ly/S5CBEAr

What does it take to turn underused public land into a thriving community asset? Campy Growers in Dundee shows how inclusive governance and a long-term lease can unlock real community value. 📘 Read the case study in our Governance Guide: buff.ly/EK3FZnq 📷 image credit: Miranda Geelhoed

Our team are at #SLEConf25 today ready to chat all things land. Find us near the tearoom exit and explore: 📋 Good practice checklists to help simplify the LRRS 🗺 A new routemap for delivering community benefits 🗨️Ways to share your views on land reform through ScotLand Futures

Webinar: Managing Significant Change – Risks, Responsibilities & Opportunities Change in land use or ownership brings both risks and opportunities. Learn how to manage it well with insights from land experts. 🗓️ Wed 11 June | 🕛 12–1pm 🎟️ Register: buff.ly/00KMdPf

🚜 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

Planning your Royal Highland Show? Don’t miss these two events This year we’re hosting two open events and would love to see you there. No need to book, just come along on the day. We’ll be announcing panellists soon, so keep an eye on our socials for updates. Event details below 👇

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

Closing date approaching 📅 Applications for our Research Officer role close on Wednesday 21. If you are passionate about research and policymaking and want to contribute to land reform in Scotland this is an exciting opportunity. Full job description and details 👉 buff.ly/McYbcLg

NEW: A national initiative is inviting people across Scotland to share their views on how land can better support housing, jobs and 'strong communities'

📣 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.

“We need to reframe how we think about investigations.” TFC Rob Black challenges common misconceptions around the TFC’s investigation process. Far from being adversarial, he explains how it’s a fair and impartial tool designed to uphold good practice. Read the full blog: buff.ly/9kxU0yU

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're reflecting on the theme of community. We know land plays a big part in shaping those communities, the places we live, connect, and belong. Land isn’t just about policy or planning – it’s about people & we all benefit when communities are rooted in fairness.