Paper SG/2026/35 Scotland's fourth land use strategy. 2026-2031
Publication Year
2026
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Comprises Scotland's fourth land use strategy, supporting the development of integrated land use. Discusses: achieving sustainable land use; platforms for change covering the National Planning Framework and regional land use partnerships; and using landscapes to understand land use covering settlements, enclosed farmland, semi-natural land, rivers and water bodies, coastal, islands and marine types.
Document History
Supersedes: Scotland's third land use strategy 2021-2026. Getting the best from our land (Scottish Government, 2021). Document type: publication - strategy/plan. First published: 18 March 2026.
ISBN
9781806439669
Publisher Information
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. It is responsible for most of the issues of day-to-day concern to the people of Scotland, including health, education, justice, rural affairs, and transport. Previously known as the Scottish Executive.
