Reduction in Vacant and Derelict Land

Scotland Reclaims Over a Quarter of Derelict Land Since 2016

Scotland has cut the amount of vacant and derelict land by more than 25% since 2016, new figures reveal. In 2024 alone, 335 sites were brought back into use, with more than half, 192 redeveloped for housing. The findings come from the latest Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey, highlighting steady progress in land regeneration across the country. Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee welcomed the figures and said the shift is transforming forg…

Reduction in vacant and derelict land

The amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland has fallen by more than a quarter since 2016 according to the latest annual survey. Of 335 sites brought back into use in 2024, 192 – more than half - were reclaimed for housing.

Amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland falls

(Image: Lennystan, Shutterstock) THE amount of vacant and derelict land in Scotland has fallen by more than a quarter since 2016, according to the Scottish Government’s latest annual survey. Of 335 sites brought back into use in 2024, 192 – more than half – were reclaimed for housing. Welcoming the figures, Scottish Government public finance minister Ivan McKee, said, “Redevelopment of vacant and derelict land for housing or businesses can turn …