Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2025

The Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey (SVDLS) is a survey undertaken to establish the extent and state of vacant and derelict land in Scotland. The survey has been operating since 1988 and is managed by the Scottish Government Communities Analysis Division.   

Councils submit data annually with the survey base date of 31st March. The data collected provides an invaluable source of information relating to vacant and derelict sites and assists in reinforcing and justifying both national and local policy established to bring about the re-use and regeneration of these land resources.   

The latest published statistics and site register can be found at: 

https://www.gov.scot/collections/planning-statistics/