Scottish Land Fund

The Scottish Land Fund helps urban and rural communities across Scotland become stronger and more sustainable by helping communities own and manage land and buildings that matter to them. The fund offers community-led organisations grants of between £5,000 and £1 million to buy land or assets, and provides practical support to help develop ideas into viable, long-term projects. The fund is backed by the Scottish Government and delivered in partnership by The National Lottery Community Fund and Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The fund prioritises projects that can show a clear and lasting benefit to the wider community. Successful projects will aim to support economic, environmental or social development through land ownership, give the community more control over its future, and own land and buildings that are well managed and financially sustainable. Applicants work with a Scottish Land Fund Adviser at Highlands and Islands Enterprise to help shape their project and explore options before applying. The fund supports both the purchase of land or land assets and provides support to help applicants plan and develop their ideas. This comprehensive approach ensures that community-led organisations have both the financial resources and practical guidance needed to create long-term, sustainable projects that benefit their communities.