In this guest blog, Rob Black of the Scottish Land Commission reflects on tenant farming in Scotland and highlights that the sector’s true challenges and successes stem not from legislation, but from human behaviour. Rob shares positive examples of collaboration, empathy, and constructive dialogue, showing that better practice is both possible and essential to shaping a fair and sustainable future for tenant farming.
Between the 19th and 22nd June, the Royal Highland Show (RHS) returned to Ingliston, bringing together over 210,000 people in a celebration of rural life.
Scottish Rural Action (SRA) hosted a 'Communities Showcase' - a vibrant space for a range of partner organisations to engage directly with people, highlighting the importance of strong sustainable and resilient communities, which support rural and island Scotland.
In this blog, SRA reflect on the event and the impact of the Communities Showcase.
Nearly 12,000 crofters across Scotland are receiving information packs to their homes, filled with advice and support, to help them secure crofting for future generations.