Land justice and young people in Scotland
A blog post by Robyn Dunbar-Smith, policy support officer on land justice & youth issues.
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Campaigners call for public investment and ‘culture change’ in Government to boost community led housing and tackle homes crisis
The Community Led Housing Alliance – a large network of almost 80 community organisations and charities across Scotland – has, today, published its manifesto, Back Scotland’s Communities to Provide More Homes.
Community Wealth Building Bill Reaches Stage 3
The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill has now reached Stage 3. Here we reflect on some key wins at Stage 2.
Appointment of Megan MacInnes as the new Chair of Community Land Scotland
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Megan MacInnes as the new chair of Community Land Scotland. Megan, an Applecross-based community leader, spent seven… Read More »Appointment of Megan MacInnes as the new Chair of Community Land Scotland
Nature Finance UK 2025: Reflections from the Floor
Ross shares his thoughts from the Nature Finance UK 2025 conference which took place in London via the following blog. In the natural capital space… Read More »Nature Finance UK 2025: Reflections from the Floor
Scotland’s new mega-lairds now controlling huge areas of Scotland
In recent years we’ve seen a new form of absentee landownership growing rapidly and acquiring large estates, often financed by investors, billionaires and corporations. These new ‘mega-lairds’ are often involved in asset management and investments and are frequently based outside of Scotland.
Our statement on Scottish Land & Estates report on Repopulating Rural Scotland
Read our statement on SLE’s recent report on Repopulating Rural Scotland.
Scotland’s clean energy revolution must be community-centred
In this opinion piece, we explore the pressing need for a just transition to net zero that actually delivers just outcomes for local people.
Land reform is the pathway to building true people power
An opinion piece by Dr Josh Doble on why meaningful & strategic land reform is essential to building true people power in Scotland.
Community Land Scotland Manifesto for People, Place and Power
We are excited to launch our manifesto for the 2026 Scottish Parliamentary Election!
Beyond Boundaries: Building Partnerships for Source to Sea Restoration
Natural Capital Community Partnership advisers Ross and Rachel share their reflections from CIEEM event via the following blog.
Call for Scottish National Investment Bank to rethink their investment in Gresham House fund
Gresham House’s recent land transactions raises key questions for those interested in land reform and transparency over public expenditure.