Dukes, aristocrats and tycoons: Who owns Scotland?

Scotland's land ownership has prompted decades of debate and a series of reforms. It’s estimated that fewer than 500 people own half the country’s privately-owned rural land.

But is it important who the land belongs to?

More: The changing face of Scotland's landowners

Video by: Morgan Spence

Narration: Jennie Cook

Camera: Nathan Kidd

This feature was inspired by questions sent in by readers of the BBC website.

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