Making more of Scotland’s Land
Helping Scotland’s land deliver greater benefit for
people, communities and the nation.
WHAT WE DO
Championing a fairer future for Scotland’s land
We’re working to create a fairer, more transparent, and productive system of land ownership and use in Scotland. Through evidence, advice, and recommendations to Scottish Ministers, we shape policy and support practical change.
We support landowners, communities and the wider public to put good practice into action, and champion reforms that will help Scotland’s land deliver greater public benefit.
AT A GLANCE
landowners own 50% of privately owned rural land in Scotland
*Source: Who Owns Scotlandland and building assets in community ownership in Scotland
*according to the latest Scottish Government datashare of rural Scotland’s land owned by the public sector
Case study
Shared stewardship rooted in community and conservation
A unique partnership between Arkaig Community Forest and the Woodland Trust is restoring native woodlands and supporting local livelihoods through shared ownership and collaborative governance.
Our projects
What we are working on
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