Community groups are to share £668,000 to help boost local economic regeneration and other benefits.
Out of 26 groups across Scotland receiving a boost from the Strengthening Communities Programme, 17 are based in Argyll and Bute, Grampian and the Highlands and Islands.
The money will be used to refurbish disused buildings, develop renewable energy projects and create job opportunities. It comes on top of £3million allocated to around 50 projects last year.
Community Empowerment Minister Marco Biagi said: “Very often, it is the people within their own communities who can best identify how their areas should be improved, which is why this increased investment and support for these local projects is so crucial.
“This funding will help communities breathe life into disused buildings, produce opportunities for renewables generation, establish community transport and tourism initiatives and create new jobs.
“People living in rural areas clearly have different priorities to communities in the central belt and the wide range of projects reflects Scotland’s diversity.”
Community groups to share £668,000 for local regeneration projects
