Community Ownership in Villages

Many villages across Scotland now own land and buildings, often with a view to regenerating the economy, saving vital services and creating a strong sense of community. Community Land Scotland and Scottish Rural Action are partnering to convene two one-day seminars for community landowners and aspiring community landowners to come together and discuss challenges, opportunities and network.

This page contains resources that were referenced or requested as part of the event:

Just Enterprise is a Scottish Government-funded programme for the Third Sector in Scotland. Their expert network of advisers can provide the support, training and information you need to start, develop, grow and lead your social enterprise.

Learning from other communities:

Meet the Pioneers videos: this webinar series features community landowners talking about their projects and journeys. The webinars are thematic, and cover a wide range of topics, from owning historic assets to managing greenspace to working with young people.

Community Land Scotland case studies: we have created a number of case studies of community owners that are linked in our Resources section of this site.

Visiting other communities: The Scottish Communities Alliances has funding available through the Community Learning exchange that provides small pots of money to build levels of mutual support across the Community Sector through peer to peer learning. Community Learning Exchange – Scottish Community Alliance

If you are interested in Becoming a Member of Community Land Scotland, you can find information on that here: Become a Member – Community Land Scotland.