Community buyouts

Diversity and Inclusion within Community Ownership

Author / Creator: Community Enterprise

Media type: Research Report

Date published: 2024

Community ownership of assets has a deep-rooted and long-standing tradition, but has not yet fully addressed the needs of marginalised and disadvantaged groups.

Toward Inclusive Ownership - Adressing Systemic Barriers for Urban Communities in Scotland

Author / Creator: Gavin Cowan

Media type: Report

Date published: 2025

Significant obstacles such as delays in community ownership processes and mismanagement within Glasgow City Council’s community asset transfer system continue to exist.

Scottish Land Fund

Author / Creator: Scottish Land Fund

Media type: Article

Date published: 2025

In 25 years the SLF has funded 450+ community buy outs.  

Understanding Urban Community Landownership

Author / Creator: Carey Doyle

Date published: 2024

Scotland has a long history of community landownership.  We are celebrating 100 years since the first buyout

Land Reform Or Another Power Grab?

Author / Creator: Craig Dalzell

Media type: Article

Date published: 2024

The Scottish government has introduced land reform legislation to encourage community ownership by granting ministers powers to intervene in the sale of estates of more than 1,000 hectares.