SCOTLAND'S newly formed Land Commission has appointed three further new members of staff.

Sarah Allen joins as the Scottish Land Commission's head of policy and research in tenant farming, alongside Shona Glenn as head of policy and research in land, and Sara Smith, as communications and events assistant.

SLC chair, Andrew Thin, said: “The Commissioners and I would like to welcome Sarah, Shona and Sara to the team. We are delighted to see the organisation growing and adding to the wealth of skills and knowledge the commission has.

“Sarah and Shona have an extremely important role, working with the new chief executive, Hamish Trench, to develop the commission’s programme of research and Codes of Practice. I look forward to working with commissioners, staff and stakeholders to implement our three year Strategic Plan.

“This is an exciting time for the Land Commission and adding to our complement of staff will ensure we can successfully drive forward the land reform agenda," added Mr Thin.