Research on Diverse Groups and Community Ownership
Research on experiences of people from ethnic minority backgrounds in community ownership of buildings and land.
Heather Yearwood
The Cheviot, The Stag and The Black Black Carbon
The paper, by Alastair McIntosh, gives a fascinating perspective on natural and private capital.
The Urban Gathering 2023
On February 22 2023, we hosted the Urban Gathering. Sixteen community groups from towns and cities across Scotland, as well as other third sector organisations, joined us in Stirling.
The villagers keeping their dream alive
Residents of community of Wanlockhead, Scotland’s highest village, are on tenterhooks as they wait to find out if a funding bid for their purchase of… Read More »The villagers keeping their dream alive
Local groups celebrate achievements in Community Land Week
This year’s annual Community Land Week Oct 8th – 16th celebrates the achievements of 18 local communities across the length and breadth of Scotland. These… Read More »Local groups celebrate achievements in Community Land Week
Tayvallich Takes the Initiative
The imminent sale of a £10 million Argyll estate gives the Tayvallich community an exciting opportunity to address many of the issues that are threatening… Read More »Tayvallich Takes the Initiative
Community owned projects around Scotland present Owning Our Future at Parliamentary Reception
On the 26th of April at a Parliamentary Reception, presentations from 5 community owned projects across Scotland – all members of Community Land Scotland, were… Read More »Community owned projects around Scotland present Owning Our Future at Parliamentary Reception
Green Lairds and Urban Scotland
Scottish land markets are changing quickly due in part to global demand for low and zero carbon investments. Investors and the super-rich, the so-called “Green Lairds”, are buying up large landholdings for “rewilding” and other carbon offset projects.
Staffin Trust declares interest in purchasing Storr site
Staffin Community Trust (SCT) has declared its interest in purchasing local authority-owned land at the Old Man of Storr. The SCT has written to Highland… Read More »Staffin Trust declares interest in purchasing Storr site
Encouraging Staffin response to Storr management proposals
More than half of the residents living in Staffin have responded to a survey about the future management of a visitor site at the Old Man of… Read More »Encouraging Staffin response to Storr management proposals
Hydro Power for Argyll Communities
A hydro power scheme which could produce enough power for over 800 homes each year was officially opened last week. The new jointly owned project in Glen… Read More »Hydro Power for Argyll Communities