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Scotland for sale – but who’s buying? The question of land reform
In this piece originally published in the Herald, Policy Manager Josh Doble reflects on the Land Reform Bill.
Land Reform in Scotland – its history and why more is needed
Peter Peacock, in an oral evidence session on the Land Reform Bill, reflects on the history of land reform.
Community Land Festival week one roundup
So far, eight communities have participated in this year’s Community Land Festival. Our team has been out and about, celebrating alongside participating communities and even getting stuck in at times.
Community Land Festival Fringe: Aspiring community landowners
Community Land Festival celebrates community landowners across Scotland. This year, the festival will also include a satellite series for groups who are on their community… Read More »Community Land Festival Fringe: Aspiring community landowners
Landmark decision paves the way for the Knocknagael charity to take the Scottish Government owned green field at Knocknagael into community ownership
Following a detailed and lengthy process, an independent panel has recommended that the original decision to refuse the asset transfer be overturned, subject to a number of conditions, and Scottish Government ministers have accepted this recommendation.
2023 Annual Conference summary report published
We are pleased to publish this summary report, which documents the discussions and sessions which took place over the conference.
Be a part of Community Land Week in 2023
Community Land Week returns this year in an expanded celebration that will run from the 13th to the 29th of October for the fifth Scotland-wide festival of community landowners.
Community efforts vital in fight to save the natural world
The debate continues over wealthy ‘green lairds’ buying land and receiving public money for environmental projects, used to offset harmful carbon emissions from their normal commercial activities.
Community Land Scotland welcomes its new Policy Manager
We welcome our new Policy Manager, Dr Josh Doble.
Request to Community Land Scotland Members to participate in research
Dr Bobby Macaulay, the Coordinator of the CLAN, is conducting a research project that will be the first step of designing a new approach to research which seeks to directly benefit communities.
Community land supergroup gathers in Outer Hebrides
It could be seen as the land reform equivalent of a musical supergroup with performers from different bands coming together to cut a disc or… Read More »Community land supergroup gathers in Outer Hebrides