Derelict Land Could be Scotland’s Answer to Post-Pandemic Recovery

Derelict land

The Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce has put forward recommendations to the Scottish Government to tackle derelict land, and reuse land to become part of the solution for climate change, wellbeing and the economy.

The Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce has put forward recommendations to the Scottish Government to tackle derelict land, and reuse land to become part of the solution for climate change, wellbeing and the economy.

“Scotland’s legacy of derelict land reaches into all communities, but our research shows that it is areas of most economic disadvantage that have the greatest concentration. These sites could instead be assets for their communities, providing much needed greenspace, growing space, community facilities, housing or businesses.” Taskforce Chair, Scottish Land Commissioner Andrew Thin.

Read the recommendations from the Vacant and Derelict Land Taskforce.

View a map of Scotland’s derelict urban sites.