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Publication - Statistics

Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2025

Published
10 September 2026
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate, +1 more … Planning Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing

Statistics detailing the amount, characteristics and location of vacant and derelict land in Scottish local authorities in 2025.

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7. Scottish Government Vacant and Derelict Land Fund

In 2025, the Vacant and Derelict Land Fund (VDLF) made either a partial or full contribution to the removal of 0.1 hectares (1 site). The cumulative total since 2005 is 468 hectares.

Chart 4: The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Fund has contributed to a total of 468 hectares being reclaimed in 20 years.

The annual area in hectares reclaimed with support from the VDLF as well as the cumulative total area in hectares that has been reclaimed in Scotland, from 2005 to 2025.

A line chart showing the annual area in hectares reclaimed with support from the VDLF as well as the cumulative total area in hectares that has been reclaimed in Scotland, from 2005 to 2025.

Contact

Email: planstats@gov.scot

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