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Land Agents Event in Inverness Puts Tenant Farming Priorities Centre Stage
Land Commission gathering in Inverness to spotlight tenant farming priorities, promoting collaboration, fairness, and sustainable rural practices.
THE Scottish Land Commission brought together senior representatives from some of Scotland’s most prominent land agency firms on Monday 29 September in Inverness, for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the tenant farming sector.
The round-table session, attended by land agents from firms including Strutt & Parker, Bell Ingram, Bidwells, Allathan Associates, Brodies, Galbraith and Savills, marked the first in a series of events being held with land agents across the country.
The discussion was led by Rob Black, Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, together with Hamish Trench, Chief Executive of the Scottish Land Commission, Karen Grant, Good Practice Adviser and Policy and Practice Lead, James MacKessack-Leitch.
Through a mix of presentations, open conversations and interactive workshops, participants shared first-hand experiences from across the sector. The discussions shone a light on both the opportunities and the barriers to growth, resilience and innovation. By the end of the day, the group had identified a set of shared priorities for action to help address some of the major challenges facing the future of tenant farming.
Rob Black, Tenant Farming Commissioner, said:
“It’s invaluable to meet face to face with the people who work directly with both tenants and landlords and understand the realities they deal with every day.
“Land agents have a unique perspective on the opportunities and the pressures within the sector. Today’s discussion gave us the chance to hear that first hand, build a shared understanding of the challenges ahead, and agree where we can work together to make a real difference for tenant farming in Scotland.
“I look forward to continuing the conversation at future events.”
Rob Black was appointed Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner in January 2025. The role was established to improve relationships between landlords and tenants, encourage good practice and fairness, and help resolve disputes in the sector.
A bio for Rob Black can be found on the Scottish Land Commission website: https://www.landcommission.gov.scot/about-us/who-we-are
Scottish Land Commission’s tenant farming work:
The Commission provides guidance and codes of practice for both tenants and landlords, supports policy development, and facilitates dialogue across the sector. Its work includes the development of a model lease, efforts to address tax barriers to letting land, and ongoing engagement with stakeholders to build a fairer and more productive system.
Scottish Land Commission:
The Commission was established under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 to provide leadership for change in how land is owned, managed and used, helping to create a fairer and more productive Scotland.
Find out more about the Scottish Land Commission
