Have your say on land reform

Members of the public are being invited to have their say on how their community can benefit from land reform.

The Scottish Land Commission is holding an informal public meeting at AK Bell Library in Perth on Tuesday, November 12 from 7pm.

At the meeting, the public can have its say on how the commission realises the potential of Scotland’s land.

Andrew Thin, chair of the Scottish Land Commission, said:“Land is at the very heart of Scotland’s identity, economy and communities - so it matters that it is owned and used in a fair and productive way.

“We are keen to meet with communities to discuss the work we are doing to deliver change so that the ownership and use of land realises Scotland’s potential.

“There are many benefits it can bring to you and your community including transforming vacant and derelict land, community ownership, community engagement in decisions relating to land and unlocking opportunities through modernising land ownership.

“We will also be discussing our recently published investigationreport into the issues associated with largescale and concentrated land ownership in Scotland.

“The report was published earlier this year alongside recommendations to Scottish ministers to address the adverse effects identified, and to stimulate a more productive, diverse and dynamic pattern of rural land ownership.

“This is one of a number of public meetings taking place across Scotland throughout the year from Aberdeen to Kirkcaldy and Paisley to Perth and we hope to meet as many people as possible.

“I would encourage everyone to attend and make the most of the opportunity to discuss how we can make more of Scotland’s land for Scotland’s people.”

The event is free to attend.