Inverness Creative Academy, which opened its doors in February 2022, brought a disused school building back to life as the Highlandsâ first creative hub. The project, which took four years, revived the redundant former Inverness Royal Academy buildings on Midmills Road in the heart of the city, sensitively restoring the Grade B listed Victorian…
SWG3’s charitable arm, Clydeside Initiative for Arts, has received a grant from the Scottish Government to fund the transformation of the derelict land around the perimeter of the venue. Part of a major effort to revitalise the River Clyde, the grant will enable them to deliver work that will significantly improve the experience for visitors…
A success story for affordable housing in Scotland, Glasgowâs Commonwealth Village was originally a partnership between the Glasgow City Council and the Scottish Government, designed as the athleteâs village for the 20th Commonwealth Games, in Glasgow, 2014. Built on previously vacant, derelict land, the Commonwealth Games Village is a 38 hectare urban brownfield regeneration site,…
Having spent a great many years in a state of disrepair and disuse the High Mill development in Carluke has seen great progress of late, with a view to restoring this historical building and developing the land for community use. Following purchase of the Mill and land on behalf of the community the…
As part of the campaign, the Scottish Land Commission will be launching a brand-new podcast, The Lay of the Land, hosted by filmmaker and broadcaster Calum Maclean. Calum Maclean is best known for his work on BBCâs âThe Socialâ and BBC Alba series âDhan Uisgeâ, which shared some of Scotlandâs hidden outdoor swimming spots. This…
Found in North Glasgowâs Possilpark area, Concrete Garden is brought derelict and vacant land into interim use for food growing. The space is an urban food growing, play and wellbeing oasis in the city providing growing and event space, as well as volunteering opportunities for the people of the Possilpark area. It represents a shining…
Community growing isnât all about food. Allotments and community gardens are also great ways of bringing people together. They can provide opportunities to meet friends and help people feel more connected to their communities, both important for tackling loneliness and improving mental health. Originally owned by a local housing association, this area of land was…
After the Pandemic is an organisation using creativity and community to solve challenges brought on by COVID-19, the climate emergency and more. Working in partnership with a variety of local authorities and government bodies, the organisation is currently supporting initiatives around the country which seek to address a host of complex problems such as climate…
Using vacant and derelict spaces to grow food is a great way of making sure communities have access to a reliable source of healthy, locally produced fresh food. Growing food closer to where it is consumed improves resilience in the supply chain, and also helps to reduce unnecessary food miles, which is important in the…
