We are lucky to have world-class access rights in Scotland. The Right to Roam allows people to access land, lakes and rivers for exercise and recreation. These resources cover the history of land reform in Scotland, the responsibilities that come with public access and look to the future of land ownership, including community ownership. Access & Ownership is related especially to Housing, Education, Energy and Biodiversity, but plays into discussions around all aspects of land use in Scotland.
Key Policies in Scotland
The Scottish Government policies on land reform, addressing responsible and equitable land ownership and use.
Renewal and repopulation?
Reports on land reform, ownership and demographic change in Scotland.
Community Perspectives
Books
Podcasts
Talks & Videos
Research
Land Reform in Scotland: History, Law and Policy
Edited by Malcolm Combe, Jayne Glass and Anne Tindley.
Lairds, Land and Sustainability: Scottish perspectives on upland management
Jayne Glass and Martin Francis Price
Why community ownership? Understanding land reform in Scotland
Matthew Hoffman
A.J.McKee