A rundown former swimming pool is to receive more than £2m to help restore it to its former glory.

The B-listed Govanhill Baths in Glasgow is currently on the 'Buildings at Risk Register' after being closed in 2001.

But now the Edwardian facility has been named as one of 18 projects to benefit from cash dished out by the Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.

Across Scotland, more than £20m will be given to community projects from the Regeneration Capital Grant Fund (RCGF).

The Scottish Government said the funding would help to create more than 600 jobs and bring 17 buildings back into use.

Fatima Uygun, from Govanhill Baths, said: "Many people in Govanhill have been campaigning for 17 years to get this building back into operation.

"We're absolutely delighted, you can imagine after 17 years the relief of getting that final tranche of money.

"I can tell you that without a shadow of a doubt the local community are going to be absolutely delighted and when this building finally opens it's going to be a building like no other."

Refurbishment work at Govanhill is due to begin at the end of this year.

Glasgow councillor Kenny McLean: "Why they're getting funding is because there's a very strong business case to refurbish this facility and provide this facility for the local community.

"A lot of work has been done in developing the plans for the Govanhill Baths so we will certainly assess it going forward and if there is a need for future funding as the plan progresses we will consider that in due course."

Other projects to receive funding include the Torry Community Hub in Aberdeen and Montrose Playhouse, which both get £2m.

Craigend Resource Centre in Inverclyde gets more than £1m, while the Cowie Regeneration Project in Stirling gets around £980,000.

Aileen Campbell, cabinet secretary for communities and local government, said: "I'm really pleased that 18 fantastic, community-led projects will benefit from this significant investment.

"Projects right across Scotland will receive support which will regenerate their local area by stimulating inclusive growth and supporting and creating jobs."