Huge estates in Scotland could be broken up as MSPs pass land reform bill

Published: 11/5/2025
Huge estates in Scotland could be broken up as MSPs pass land reform bill
The Scottish Parliament has passed land reforms aiming to address rural land ownership concentration and give communities more control. The Land Reform (Scotland) Bill could lead to the break-up of large estates and increase opportunities for community buyouts. However, there are concerns about the impact on property rights and the effectiveness of the legislation, with some urging for more ambitious interventions to change land ownership patterns in Scotland.