The Scottish Government

Regeneration is the lasting transformation of places to benefit those who live and work there.

The Scottish Government works to do this sustainably through enabling targeted action in the most disadvantaged areas and by devolving power locally.

It helps disadvantaged communities in a number of ways including through the creation of mixed communities and urban regeneration companies, which aim to regenerate run-down areas of Scotland through a co-ordinated approach from public and private sector organisations.

Policy on town centres and bringing back vacant and derelict land back into productive use contributes to the Government's Purpose of increasing sustainable economic growth; and by empowering and engaging communities the talent and creative potential of local people can be realised to deliver successful solutions to local challenges.

Two catalyst funds help regenerate disadvantaged communities: the Fairer Scotland Fund, awarded to Community Planning Partnerships, and the Wider Role Fund for registered social landlords.

There are three learning networks to connect people involved in community regeneration, towns and high streets or mixed communities to good practice in regeneration.