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What is the Scottish Rural Network?

The Scottish Rural Network (SRN) supports and encourages rural development by building the capacity and capabilities of rural and island communities and stakeholders and by sharing information, ideas, good practice and funding opportunities.

We work with rural and island stakeholders, communities, delivery organisations and a range of Scottish Government policy areas to strengthen Scotland’s rural and island communities to support and empower them to become sustainable, resilient and vibrant places to live, work and study.

Learn more about us
  • Find funding

    Scottish Rural Network has teamed up with SCVO to provide a free local, online funding search for your charity, community group or social enterprise. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.

  • Guest Blog

    Our blog section features a range of blog articles from people and organisations involved in supporting rural and island communities and businesses, sharing their insights, experiences and reflections.

Latest news

Events

  • Ayrshire WIA: Animal Health & Using EID Technology

    Date: to

    Location: Girtridge Farm, Dundonald, Kilmarnock , KA2 9BX

    An Ayrshire Women in Agriculture led session on animal health and handling at Girtridge beef and sheep farm, Dundonald.
  • REVIVE: What Scotland Wants – Real Land Reform

    Date: to

    Location: Gannochy Trust Auditorium, Perth Concert Hall

    REVIVE’s national conference, a landmark event that is set to be a pivotal moment in Scotland’s land reform journey.
  • Community Land Festival

    Date: to

    Location: Scotland

    A celebration of community landowners

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  • Get a weekly round-up of rural news direct to your inbox
  • Find out about funding opportunities
  • Discover inspiring and innovative projects
  • Connect with other people, businesses and community groups

Be inspired

See how we’ve supported other rural communities and businesses across the country.

  • Mobile in Moray!

    Wild Things received Community Led Local Development funding of £40,329 towards the cost of a new accessible vehicle

    Funding received: £40,329

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by tsiMoray)

  • A piece of Peru in Ayrshire!

    Little Peru Ltd in Ayrshire received Community Led Local Development funding of £12,506 to develop their eco-tourism business

    Funding received: £12,506

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund)

  • We are sailing!

    See how Unst Boating Club improved access and usability of their club house to benefit the community and visitors!

    Funding received: £67,000

    Awarded from: Scottish Government (distributed through Shetland Location Action Group)

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