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Communities step in as local building closures rise across Scotland 

Whalsay Kirk in Shetland

New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 months – an increase of 300% since 2024.

There is now a significant number of buildings in community ownership across Scotland, ranging from libraries and community

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