Public urged to make views on land reform known with consultation to end next week

The land reform consultation sets out a range of proposals to establish a Land Reform Commission, seeking views on modernising how “common good” should be managed, used and transferred, improving transparency and accountability of land ownership and the removal of business rate exemptions for shooting and deerstalking estates.

During a visit to Cuningar Loop in Glasgow, Ms McLeod saw how a neglected landfill site has been converted into a community asset.

Ms McLeod said: “Cuningar loop in Glasgow is a great example of how public agencies have taken a piece of derelict land and are transforming it into a fantastic area of greenspace with many benefits for local people.

“Land is one of our most valuable assets, land and landowners across Scotland already make significant contributions to our economy and deliver a wide range of benefits to our communities.

“Our vision for land reform is a strong relationship between the people of Scotland and the land of Scotland, where ownership and use of the land delivers greater public benefits.

“We are committed to a system of land rights that promotes fairness and social justice, environmental sustainability and economic prosperity. The future of land in Scotland is not just relevant for rural communities, urban communities also want to see a change in how Scotland’s land is managed.

“With less than a week to go in the consultation period, I would urge all those with an interest in how land in Scotland works for the people of Scotland to response to the consultation by 10th February.”