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Navigating these difficulties would require both cooperation by landowners and creative public policy.

From the age of six, in shoes made from tree bark, he gathered wood and water for the family and herded cows and sheep for nearby landowners.

Sarah-Jane Laing of Scottish Land and Estates, which represents many large landowners, says the provisions within the act are being "driven by ideology".

Community Land Scotland, which represents community landowners, said the bill was a "step forward" for land reform.

The proposals are controversial with landowners and some opposition politicians, who say they create red tape and could damage rural businesses.