Evidence and insights on Scotland’s land and its impact
The Scottish Land Commission’s work is grounded in evidence. Our research helps explain how land shapes Scotland’s economy, environment and communities and what can be done to make ownership and use fairer and more productive.
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Next steps for land reform summary
Companion document to the Scottish Land Commission’s Next steps for land reform publication providing a high level summary of priorities and actions to support land reform in Scotland.
Na ceumannan a leanas airson ath-leasachadh Fearainn
Available in Gaelic, this is a companion document to the Scottish Land Commission’s Next steps for land reform publication provides a high level summary of priorities and actions needed to support land reform in Scotland.
Next steps for land reform
Next steps for land reform outlines the priorities for land reform and what changes need to happen to help achieve a fair land system in Scotland.
Approaches to land valuation in the tax system
WPI Economics was commissioned by the Scottish Land Commission to explore how land and property are valued for taxation purposes internationally.
Interim advice on how tax could support land reform and reduce carbon emissions from land
From December 2024 until spring 2026, the Scottish Land Commission and Scottish Government are identifying and assessing options for the role tax could play in supporting land reform and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from land.
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use Strategy 4
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use Strategy 4 and Community Ownership Review
Land Reform Bill: Advice to Minsiters on Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill
Advice to Ministers on Part 2 of the Land Reform Bill.
Summary of Rural Land Markets Insights Report 2025
A summary of the Rural Land Markets Insights Report 2025.
Land supply for housing in rural Scotland
This research report focuses specifically on the role of land in, and to make practical recommendations for, increasing the supply of new homes (of all tenures) across rural Scotland.
Response to Call for Views on Community Wealth Building Bill
Scottish Land Commission Response to Call for Views on Community Wealth Building Bill.
Rural Land Market Insights Report 2025
An overview of the rural land market in Scotland in 2024 exploring the main drivers in the market.
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use, Agriculture and Just Transition Plan
Scottish Land Commission response to the Land Use, Agriculture and Just Transition Plan
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