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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

  • Flying high!

    A new Best Practice Guide, Use of Drones (UAVs) in Deer Management, has been formally launched and is available through...
  • Gigabit boost for Dumfries & Galloway

    Around 12,500 additional premises across Dumfries & Galloway will gain access to gigabit‑capable broadband through an £18 million investment added...

Events

  • Workshop: How to talk about Climate

    Date: to

    Location: Online

    Join an interactive online workshop to explore how people really feel about climate change, how to frame climate conversations...
  • SAAS Funding Webinars

    Date: to

    Location: Online

    The session will include a presentation from a member of the SAAS Funding Awareness team highlighting essential information on tuition...
  • Meet the Buyer 2026

    Date: to

    Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, 36 Cambridge Street Glasgow G2 3HN

    Now in its 17th year, Scotland’s National Meet the Buyer event will take place on Tuesday 2 June 2026, at...

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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.

  • Promoting Scotland on the European stage!

    Over the 20-23 October 2025, over 400 rural delegates from more than 40 European countries gathered in Inverurie in...

    Funding received: Resource funding

    Awarded from: SRDP

  • 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)

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