Our statement on the recent acquisition of Griffin Forestry Estate by Gresham House and its wider implications
Following the £145 million sale of Griffin Forestry Estate, we have published a statement on the sale and it’s wider implications.
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Impact of the industrial forestry sector in Scotland
We have published a series of papers examining the impacts of the industrial forestry sector in Scotland.
Join the new Community Led Housing Alliance
Learn about the newly-formed Community Led Housing Alliance, which was launched earlier this week.
Biodiversity and community owned land in Scotland – an analysis by UHI
The Centre of Mountain Studies at the University of Highlands and Islands has produced a report on how to measure biodiversity on community-owned land.
Introducing Scotland’s Natural Capital Community Partnerships: Building Fairer, Stronger Connections
Ross Wilson, Finance Adviser for the Natural Capital Community Partnerships project, shares a blog about this exciting new project.
A landmark decision grants consent for the exercise of Community Right to Buy to Further Sustainable Development
This is the first legal decision under the most legally challenging of the Community Rights to Buy which forces the sale of land under certain circumstances.
New ‘on-the ground’ unit will promote collaboration between communities, landowners and natural capital developers
A new unit is being launched aiming to help build partnerships between landowners, communities and developers involved in natural capital projects.
Local communities should get priority when Church buildings put up for sale
Multiple communities have reported to us that they are unhappy as Church of Scotland ‘often prioritises the highest bidder.’ Read the press release about their experiences.
Scotland for sale – but who’s buying? The question of land reform
In this piece originally published in the Herald, Policy Manager Josh Doble reflects on the Land Reform Bill.
Land Reform in Scotland – its history and why more is needed
Peter Peacock, in an oral evidence session on the Land Reform Bill, reflects on the history of land reform.
Natural capital in the South of Scotland
One of our Board members, Grace Murray from Stow Community Trust, writes about the natural capital potential in the South of Scotland.
Amendment to our Scotsman opinion piece – 31st October 2024
In an opinion piece in The Scotsman our Policy Manager Josh Doble commented about land value uplifts on Highlands Rewilding estates, these comments have been retracted with a full explanation below.