Land Reform

Post-Monopoly Rural Land Ownership: four case studies

Community Land Scotland has published research by Professor Mike Danson on the impact of community land ownership in locations which were previously under monopoly ownership.

Essential truths in land reform

Today we publish ‘Essential truths in land reform’, an opinion piece written by Peter Peacock, a former Leader of Highland Council, an MSP and Cabinet Secretary.

Position paper on ‘Green Finance’

Today we publish our position paper on ‘green finance’ and natural capital which highlights concerns around the implications for long-term land ownership and use and for future community ownership, alongside the long-term viability of carbon offsetting.

Community landowners support ambitious land reform and nature restoration

We held our 12th annual conference ‘Community Ownership and Land Reform: Marking the Centenary, Shaping the Future’ at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Skye on the 2nd and 3rd June.

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.

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.

Advice to Ministers on a Green Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic

Community Land Scotland has written to the Just Transition Commission to reiterate our view that land reform must be an essential component of Scotland’s green… Read More »Advice to Ministers on a Green Recovery from the Covid-19 Pandemic

Land reform needs to accelerate “as a matter of social justice” says Community Land Scotland

There is a pressing need to accelerate the pace of Scotland’s land reform journey to unlock the potential of communities to take control of their… Read More »Land reform needs to accelerate “as a matter of social justice” says Community Land Scotland

Monopoly exercise of landowner power is an affront to a modern, democratic and socially progressive Scotland, says Community Land Scotland.

It is an affront to Scotland in the 21st century that the owners of large estates can still have their tenants living in fear of… Read More »Monopoly exercise of landowner power is an affront to a modern, democratic and socially progressive Scotland, says Community Land Scotland.

Another £10million for community buy-outs

The Scottish Government have announced that the Scottish Land Fund will continue until 2020 and support will be trebled to £10 million a year to help communities buy… Read More »Another £10million for community buy-outs

Land Reform – a statement from Aileen McLeod MSP

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