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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

  • Scotland’s Emissions Update

    Three new Scottish Government publications published this week provide an updated picture of Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions, including consumption-based emissions,...
  • Supporting young entrepreneurs

    Young people from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds will be helped to start innovative businesses through the First Minister’s Start Up...

Events

  • YSCS Community Gathering 2026

    Date: to

    Location: Grassmarket Community Project & Coffee Saints Cafe 86 Candlemaker Row Edinburgh EH1 2QA

    If you’re 16-25, living in Scotland and interested in the sea, join fellow Young Sea Changers Scotland members for a...
  • Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review Showcase

    Date: to

    Location: Royal Highland Show 2 Ingliston Road Ingliston EH28 8NB

    Join SRUC to discuss rural policy, with a showcase of the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review project and final...

Stay informed and get involved

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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.

  • Wind of change

    Carloway Estate Trust (Urras Oighreachd Chàrlabhaigh) is a community landowner on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. The estate covers 11,500 acres on the North West coast of the Isle of Lewis, with...

    Funding received: £16,740

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by Outer Hebrides Local Action Group)

  • Gimme shelter!

    Avoch Community Rowing Club are a community based rowing club on The Black Isle. They have built and race...

    Funding received: £78,460

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by Local Action Group)

  • You can grow your own way…

    Beechbrae is a social enterprise and charity based in Beechbrae Wood in Blackridge, West Lothian. It began as a...

    Funding received: £7,864

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by West Lothian Local Action Group)

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