Land reform

A leaflet providing useful information and tips to anyone involved in the Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development process - Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 .

A short guide for community groups giving details of the steps required to be undertaken when submitting an application under Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

A guide for landowners, tenants and creditors to Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 detailing the steps undertaken on receipt of an application for consent to exercise the right to buy land to further sustainable development.

Main guidance for parties involved in application to buy land to further sustainable development - part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 .

A guide for communities explaining Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 in respect of The Right to Buy Land To Further Sustainable Development.

Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA)for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

Analysis of responses to the consultation for legislation to bring into force part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Consultation on regulations to bring Part 5 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 into force.

This report presents an analysis of responses to our consultation on land reform.

Public events across Scotland to discuss community right to buy, community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land and the right to buy land to further sustainable development.

Assessment of housing land audits (HLAs) for consistency and compliance, their potential for standardisation and their role in development plan delivery.

Research about how small landholdings (SLHs) were established and how their ownership has changed over time.

An insight and narrative into how small landholdings (SLHs) were established and how their ownership has changed over time, as recommended by the Review of Legislation Governing Small Landholdings in Scotland.

Application form and guidance for community bodies wishing to apply to exercise the right to buy land under community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land.

A short guide for community groups to Part 3A of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 relating to abandoned, neglected or detrimental land.

An overview of the community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land process for community bodies, landowners and other interested parties regarding applications.

Information for landowners and creditors in relation Part 3A of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 relating to community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land.

The report examines relations between non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and community groups in the light of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 and the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

There are only a few Small Landholdings left in Scotland and these are governed by complex, historic legislation. This guide summarises key legal elements for those with an interest.

Guidance for communities on how to use our community mapping tool to define their community boundaries and areas.

An Official (Experimental - Data under development) Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Forestry land at Fairy Pools to be owned by community group.

Vision for land rights and responsibilities.

Community group is first to benefit in urban area.

Review of the legislation governing small landholdings in Scotland and supporting consultation analysis.

Consultation on best way to engage local communities.

11 community groups share £2.1 million to develop community spaces.

Community Empowerment Act

Funding will enable communities to buy out buildings and land.

A short guidance booklet on Community Right to Buy for communities who might wish to use it to register an interest in land.

Guidance booklet on Community Right to Buy for landowners and creditors, including implications of an application being received against land you own.