Over 80% of Scotland is privately owned and around half of that private land is estimated to be in the hands of fewer than 500 owners. The Commission's report paints a bleak picture of the reality of life for some who live on these estates.
rooted, as the Commission's report notes, "in the perceived ability of landowners to inflict consequences such as eviction or blacklisting for employment/contracts on residents should they so wish".
reinforced the scope for concentrated land ownership to have a corrosive effect on rural communities' sustainability.
everyday lives. Continuing to develop a progressive land reform agenda for Scotland, based on the ownership and use of land in the public interest and for the common good is central to achieving that goal",Dr MacLeod said.
Community Land Scotland is the membership organisation for Scotland's community landowners.