Owning the land collectively has released so much potential which existed already within our communities, but which has now bonded and built a community around a common purpose, sharing skills, knowledge, time and care. So many relationships have been formed, with lives transformed along the way, supporting those involved to be all they can be.
Bridgend Farmhouse
Edinburgh
Land ownership has given the community an opportunity to develop its own economy after many decades of decline.
Stòras Uibhist
Eriskay, South Uist and parts of Benbecula
It has given hope for the future that the local community will be something more than a holiday home resort in 20 years’ time. For the first time the community is shaping its own future.
West Harris Trust
Harris
Local communities should get priority when Church buildings put up for sale
Multiple communities have reported to us that they are unhappy as Church of Scotland ‘often prioritises the highest bidder.’ Read the press release about their experiences.
Young people should have the right to live in the Community where they grew up
In a new strategy document, Community Land Scotland calls on politicians to establish a Right for young people to live in the community where they grew up.
Let’s re-embrace Dùthchas as we rewild and repeople
A joint opinion piece from Ailsa Raeburn, Community Land Scotland and Kevin Cumming, the Scottish Rewilding Alliance.