Scottish Land Fund

Six community projects in the Highlands and Islands are among eight in Scotland to benefit from the latest round of Scottish Land Fund (SLF) approvals.

Three community housing initiatives across Orkney and the Hebrides have received backing during the latest round of funding from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF). Awards for projects on Colonsay, Papay, and Harris, which will convert existing buildings into 10 affordable rental units, are among eight gr

An event outlining the next steps of a community-led housing project in Glespin is taking place at the end of this month.

A project to purchase and convert a manse in Rousay into three separate housing units has been awarded a grant from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF). The Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Development Trust has been awarded £262,188 to purchase the manse from the Church of Scotland.

Kirknewton Community Development Trust has entered into a £1.696 million contract with Colorado Construction Ltd for the building of seven affordable, energy efficient houses, intended for occupation by those from within the Kirknewton community who face increasing needs.

Rural affairs, land reform and islands secretary Mairi Gougeon has announced a £1 million increase to the Scottish Land Fund – a flagship scheme that helps communities take ownership of local land and buildings. Ms Gougeon visited Granton Community Gardeners project, a previous recipient

Scourie Community Development Company (SCDC) has received £20,000 from The Highland Council to take forward plans to build eight affordable homes on community-owned land. The project, led by SCDC with support from the Communities Housing Trust, also received £15,000 in feasibility fundin

The Coigach Community Development Company (CCDC) plans to purchase three acres at the former Hydroponicum site in Achiltibuie, with grant support from the Scottish Land Fund. The purchase, to be negotiated with the sellers, will allow the community to build around 10 affordable homes as well as prov

Initial plans for the renovation of the disused Borrodale School in Glendale on the Isle of Skye will be on show for community feedback on Thursday 25 August. The drop-in event at the former school from 3pm-7pm invites local residents to give input on early plans and designs for the building’s

People are being urged to keep donating to a public crowdfunder and major donors are being asked to step up as South Scotland’s biggest community buyout battles the odds to tackle a £400,000 shortfall in its final two weeks.

Planning permission has been secured for 15 new affordable homes in Braemar.

The Applecross Community Company (ACC) has welcome local households into the first community-owned accommodation on the peninsula and the first affordable houses built in Applecross for 18 years. The community-led development of three accessible homes is a milestone for the area, built in response t

Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT) has handed over the keys to another long-term rental property. Pennyghael Schoolhouse was purchased in 2021 with funding from the Scottish Land Fund, Argyll & Bute Council and Ecology Building Society, to ensure it remained a permanent home in perpetuity.

Port Bannatyne residents are delighted that their community share offer has raised £92,385 in just over a month. The monies will be used to allow the village to complete the purchase of the Anchor Tavern and the former off-licence at 34 Marine Road which will become a flexible community hub sp

Plans for a Scottish community to buy the UK's most remote pub have moved closer to completion after the Scottish Land Fund (SLF) granted funding to support the scheme. The Old Forge Community Benefit Society (CBS) has been awarded £508,000 to support the purchase and redevelopment of the pub,