Land reform for a Wellbeing Economy

Join us for the latest meeting of the Cross Party Group on Wellbeing Economy where we will discuss what land reform is needed to build a Wellbeing Economy in Scotland. 

Scotland is blessed with a large and diverse amount of land, which provides the foundation for our wellbeing. It provides the basis for homes and communities; the soil to grow our food and timber; the space for our businesses and energy production and the habitats that nurture and protect our natural environment. Reforming the way we own, use and manage our land in Scotland is key to unlocking the potential of a Wellbeing Economy to enable Scotland’s people and communities to thrive. 

But what land reforms are required? And how can the upcoming land reform bill help us build a Wellbeing Economy in Scotland? 

We will have a range of expert speakers joining us for the discussion, including: 

• Hamish Trench, Chief Executive of the Scottish Land Commission
• Sarah Madden, Policy Adviser (Rural Communities) at Scottish Land and Estates
• Laurie Macfarlane, Co-director of Future Economy Scotland
  
• Linsay Chalmers, Development Manager at Community Land Scotland 
• Catherine Thomson and Andy Paterson, Members of Scotland's Rural Parliament

This meeting will be in a hybrid format, please sign up for either an online or in person ticket.