To what extent the pattern of land ownership is expected to change should the proposals contained in its draft Land Reform (Scotland) Bill …

The community right to buy proposals in the draft Land Reform (Scotland) Bill will give community bodies significant new opportunities to own and manage rural land for community purposes. They will be able to register an interest in land in which they can demonstrate a connection and will be able to buy that land when it comes on the market. Crofting communities will be able to buy their croft land at any time.While there will be no dramatic change in the pattern of land ownership, these provisions will gradually lead to greater community ownership of land, a process which is already under way in many parts of Scotland.