The Scottish Ministers make the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 34(2), 56(4), 99(3), 100, 115 and 116(1) of the Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 20121 (“the 2012 Act”), section 9G(3) and (5)(a) of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 19952 (“the Requirements of Writing Act”) and all other powers enabling them to do so.

In accordance with sections 99(4) and 115(2) of the 2012 Act, they have consulted the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland (“the Keeper”).

In accordance with section 100(4) of the 2012 Act and section 9G(4) of the Requirements of Writing Act, they have consulted the Keeper, the Keeper of the Records of Scotland and the Lord President of the Court of Session.

In accordance with section 116(3)(j) and (4)(a) of the 2012 Act, a draft of the Regulations has been laid before and approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament3.