Our Good Practice Programme
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If you have a question about how land is owned, used or managed, are looking for early guidance or need help with a concern, our Good Practice Programme is here to help.
We offer support to help people understand good practice in land ownership, use and management, and to navigate issues before they become disputes. We don’t take sides or act as a regulator, our role is to help people work through land questions constructively and with confidence.
Our Good Practice Programme offers practical help for anyone who needs guidance on how land is owned, used or managed. You don’t need to know where to start, we can talk things through with you and help you find the right next step.
Through this service you can:
Yes. You can phone or email our advisers for impartial guidance, even if you're not sure what the issue is yet. You can contact us by phoning 01463 423 300 or by emailing goodpractice@landcommission.gov.scot.
While conversations with us are handled sensitively, the Commission is a public body and information may be subject to Freedom of Information legislation. If you want to know more about how we handle personal information, please see our casework privacy policy.
We invest in safety, development and community engagement through apprenticeships and local partnerships.
As part of H&P, the largest and longest operating drilling and technology company in the world, we champion rigorous standards in ethics, compliance, and transparency.
ESG principles are embedded into our strategy and operations, not an added afterthought.
As part of H&P, the largest and longest operating drilling and technology company in the world, we champion rigorous standards in ethics, compliance, and transparency.
ESG principles are embedded into our strategy and operations, not an added afterthought.
As part of H&P, the largest and longest operating drilling and technology company in the world, we champion rigorous standards in ethics, compliance, and transparency.
ESG principles are embedded into our strategy and operations, not an added afterthought.
You can also access support through our events programme including online webinars, in-person sessions and recorded learning available on our YouTube channel.
These sessions cover topics such as responsible landownership, decision-making, collaboration, and community engagement in practice.
Resources you can use right away
We also provide a range of practical toolkits, templates, route maps and guidance that can help you take next steps in your own time.
If you’d like to speak to someone, we’re here to help. You don’t need to know any special terms or processes — just explain what’s happening in your own words.
There are 3 main ways to get in touch:
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