The Scottish Land Commission has appointed Dr Lucy Beattie, Dr Calum MacLeod, and Robert Black as its latest Commissioners.

Dr Beattie and Dr MacLeod join as Land Commissioners, while Robert Black succeeds Dr Bob McIntosh as Tenant Farming Commissioner.

The new Commissioners bring a wealth of expertise in community engagement, sustainable development, and tenant farming, and are poised to play a key role in advancing Scotland's land reform agenda.

The Commission expressed its gratitude to outgoing Commissioners Dr Sally Reynolds, Lorne MacLeod, and Dr Bob McIntosh for their dedication and leadership over the past eight years.

Hamish Trench, Chief Executive of the Scottish Land Commission, praised their contributions: "We are immensely grateful to Sally, Lorne, and Bob for their dedication and leadership in delivering a fair and inclusive approach to land reform. Their work over eight years has done much to improve opportunities for communities, businesses, and individuals to benefit from Scotland's land."


Michael Russell, Chair of the board, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of the Commissioners' roles in delivering impactful change.

Dr Lucy Beattie, with her extensive experience in community engagement, sustainability, and crofting, expressed her excitement about contributing her knowledge and experience to the Commission's work.

Dr Calum MacLeod, a seasoned policy advocate and sustainable development expert, highlighted the importance of ensuring Scotland's land is owned, governed, and used in ways that support the sustainability of rural and urban communities.

Robert Black, the new Tenant Farming Commissioner, emphasized his commitment to building constructive relationships between tenants and landlords and promoting fairness, transparency, and collaboration within the agricultural sector.

The Scottish Land Commission looks forward to the significant contributions of its new Commissioners as it continues its work to make Scotland's land work for everyone.

Appointments

The appointments are for five years, commencing on 19 December 2024 and concluding on 18 December 2029.