In a statement regarding the Land Reform Bill, community ownership and the role of Community Land Scotland, Minister for Environment, Land Reform and Climate Change, Dr Aileen… Read More »Land Reform – a statement from Aileen McLeod MSP
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the death of Simon Fraser, a towering figure in the world of community land ownership.… Read More »In memory of Simon Fraser
A report about the Storr community consultation, which the Staffin Community Trust (SCT) ran in November, is now published on their website There is majority support for… Read More »Staffin community backs Old Man of Storr involvement
As we find ourselves in the early days of 2016, I think this is a good opportunity to reflect on all that has been achieved… Read More »New Year Reflections from the Chair
The Scottish Government have recently published an action plan for reaching the target of one million acres into community ownership by 2020, which was set… Read More »Scot Gov releases action plan for 1million acre target
Community Land Scotland members, Pairc Trust, the community body in South-East Lewis, who have been trying to buy the local Pairc Estate on behalf of… Read More »13 Years on: Pairc Trust take ownership of Pairc Estate
The last awards under the current Scottish Land Fund programme have just been announced, alongside the announcement from the First Minister that the Fund will be increased to £10… Read More »More communities benefitting from Scottish Land Fund
We’re pleased to announce that the Scottish Government have awarded us £175,000 over the next three years to promote community ownership across Scotland. Chair of Community Land… Read More »Scottish Government funding awarded to promote community land ownership
The Scottish Government have yesterday (12.10.15) published a report evaluating the impact of community right to buy legislation over the last 10 years. Dr. Aileen… Read More »Community Right to Buy – Scot Gov Impact Evaluation
Community Land Scotland was established in the autumn of 2010 by 17 founding member communities who came together to give a space for knowledge exchange… Read More »We’re 5 Years Old!
We are delighted to hear that two of our members, Movern Community Development Co. and Scourie Community Development Co. are recipients of investment from the latest round… Read More »Scottish Land Fund helps bring more of Scotland into community ownership
The consultation on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill at its Stage 1 process in Parliament is currently underway. It is important those interested in progressing… Read More »Land Reform (Scotland) Bill Consultation
