Land Reform

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

In memory of Simon Fraser

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

Short speeches on Land Reform and Human Rights

On 9th December 2015, Scottish Human Rights Commission held an “Innovation Day” Conference at Dynamic Earth. We have published this paper comprising of the four short speeches delivered at the panel breakout session on the day.

Community Right to Buy – Scot Gov Impact Evaluation

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

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill Consultation

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

Policy Director Peter Peacock speaks at Scotsman Conference on Land Reform

Policy Director of Community Land Scotland spoke today (2nd June) at the Scotsman Conference on Land Reform held at the National Gallery, Edinburgh. The Scottish Government has put land reform… Read More »Policy Director Peter Peacock speaks at Scotsman Conference on Land Reform