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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

  • The Farmers Choir Concert

    Date: to

    Location: Macdonald Aviemore Resort Aviemore PH22 1PN

    Join the Farmers Choir at The Auditorium, Macdonald Aviemore Resort for a wonderful evening of music to raise funds...
  • SCOTO Gathering 2026 – GLASGOW

    Date: to

    Location: Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

    The dates for the fourth SCOTO Annual Gathering 2026 are set! We’re moving back into Tourism Month next March —...

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  • 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.

  • Food for thought!

    Connect Berwickshire Youth Project (BYP) are a youth work organisation, working with children and young people. They exist to...

    Funding received: £28,842

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by Scottish Borders LAG)

  • Turn on the bright lights!

    Lights, camera, action! SRN have been working in partnership with Improvement Service (IS) to build the capacity of rural...

    Funding received: N/A

    Awarded from: N/A

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