1. Environment - guiding principles consultation: statutory guidance – Parliamentary statement and analysis report

    As required by section 18(4) of the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021 the Scottish Government has provided a parliamentary statement and an analysis report on the consultation on Scotland’s Guiding Principles on the Environment: Statutory Guidance.

  2. National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023

    Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.

  3. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: progress report 2022 to 2023

    Second annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines the progress made in relation to the Plan’s three themes during the last year as well as key delivery achievements and activity planned for the coming year.

  4. Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: major capital projects progress update - March 2023

    The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.

  5. Just transition in land use and agriculture: a discussion paper

    This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the land use and agriculture sectors. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition.

  6. Starter farm initiative - tenant insights: review

    This report is an evaluation from the perspective of the tenants of the starter farm initiative of 9 starter farms which were made available from 2012 for a period of 10 years.

  7. Land reform in a Net Zero nation: consultation analysis

    Outlines the findings from an analysis of responses to a public consultation on land reform in a Net Zero nation.

  8. Small landholdings modernisation: consultation analysis

    This report outlines the results of a consultation held from October 2022 to January 2023. The consultation aimed to gather views on proposals to modernise and update small landholdings legislation.

  9. Climate change monitoring report 2023

    The second annual statutory monitoring report against the updated 2018 Climate Change Plan, as per the Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Act 2019.

  10. Mobilising private investment in natural capital: report

    This report looks at how to encourage responsible private investment into peatland restoration, including how to overcome barriers to scaling voluntary carbon markets to restore peatland in Scotland.

  11. Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start

    This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.

  12. National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022

    The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.

  13. Environment Strategy for Scotland: second progress report

    The second annual report to Parliament on progress in developing the Environment Strategy for Scotland, as required under the UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Continuity) (Scotland) Act 2021.

  14. Transforming derelict land

    Grants awarded from £50 million fund.

  15. Scottish Natural Capital Accounts 2022

    This report estimates quantity and value of services supplied by Scotland's natural capital.

  16. Promoting responsible investment in Scotland’s natural assets

    New principles to develop a socially fairer, high-integrity market.

  17. More transparency on land ownership

    New public register to launch.

  18. Economic Crime Bill

    Greater powers to fight corruption.

  19. Transforming derelict land

    First grants awarded from new £50 million fund.

  20. Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland to be unified

    Streamlined service to provide one stop shop for land and property issues.

  21. Engaging communities in decisions relating to land - guidance: review

    This review examines the effectiveness of the guidance on engaging communities in decisions relating to land and any further steps which should be taken to improve the effectiveness of the guidance.

  22. Attitudes to land reform: research

    This report outlines the main findings from research exploring public attitudes to land reform.

  23. Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: Explanatory Document

    This document is intended to help readers of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021. It should be read alongside the Regulations.

  24. Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: BRIA

    Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) which evaluates the impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 on businesses in Scotland.

  25. Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: DPIA

    Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) which evaluates the impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 in terms of data and privacy.

  26. Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land: EQIA

    Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) which evaluates the impacts of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 (Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 on equality issues.

  27. Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 - relinquishment and assignation provisions: islands community impact assessment

    Islands Community Impact Assessment for the implementation of the Relinquishment and Assignation provisions contained within the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016.

  28. Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development: application guidance

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

  29. The Right to Buy Land to Further Sustainable Development: information for communities

    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.

  30. The right to buy land to further sustainable development: EQIA

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

  31. The right to buy land to further sustainable development: DPIA

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

  32. The right to buy land to further sustainable development: BRIA

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

  33. The right to buy land to further sustainable development: consultation analysis

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

  34. Community ownership is increasing across Scotland

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  35. The right to buy land to further sustainable development: consultation

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

  36. Delivering improved transparency in land ownership in Scotland: consultation analysis

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

  37. Community right to buy legislation: information events

    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.

  38. Small landholdings: landownership and registration - research summary

    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.

  39. Community right to buy abandoned, neglected or detrimental land: application form

    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.

  40. Small landholdings legislation: guide to the law in Scotland

    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.

  41. Land reform community mapping tool: guidance

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

  42. Community ownership is increasing in Scotland

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

  43. Local community land transfer in Skye

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

  44. Making more of Scotland’s land

    Vision for land rights and responsibilities.

  45. Urban right to buy

    Community group is first to benefit in urban area.

  46. Small landholdings in Scotland: legislation review

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

  47. Guidance for land owners

    Consultation on best way to engage local communities.

  48. Scottish Land Fund awards

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

  49. Greater power for Scotland's communities.

    Community Empowerment Act

  50. £350K to support community ownership

    Funding will enable communities to buy out buildings and land.

  51. Part 1 Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003: code of practice

    Guidance on procedures for answering local inquiries regarding the Act, including core path plans.

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