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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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
Kinloch Castle Sale, Isle of Rum
The Isle of Rum Community Trust have released a statement following the report by the Daily Mail that J Hosking has pulled out of his plan to buy Kinloch Castle.