A law that allows communities to take over land or buildings currently in public ownership has come into force.

The asset transfer section of the Community Empowerment Act (Scotland) 2015 allows community-led organisations to request to buy, lease or use any land or buildings belonging to a range of public bodies, including local councils and the Scottish Government.

Groups must show how they will use the land to benefit the community and requests must be agreed unless there are reasonable grounds for refusal.

Find out more at http://www.gov.scot/Topics/People/engage/CommunityEmpowermentBillFAQs