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The Scottish Rural Network blog articles cover a range of topics on rural development, useful information, ideas and good practice. If you have any questions about any of the issues raised or want further information, please make use of the form on the Contact us page.

Working to protect the elms

The Assynt Elm Project is dedicated to protecting and preserving the trees. Thanks to support from Highland and Islands Conservancy, the project has been able to run a series of educational events to raise awareness and inspire community action. Woodland Officer, Gareth Parkinson, speaks about the project and next steps.
25 April 2025
Agritourism Futures: Learning Journey To Shropshire

In March 2025 Scottish Rural Network (SRN) supported a cohort of new entrants to agritourism sector to take part in a learning journey to Shropshire. The trip, developed and hosted by Scottish Agritourism, provided a valuable opportunity to gain inspiration, exchange ideas, and connect with business owners. In this blog article, Euan Armstrong of Scottish Agritourism shares his experience of the trip and reflects on the learning gained.
16 April 2025
Scottish Coastal Clean Up’s ongoing battle to preserve Scottish beaches!

Scottish Coastal Clean Up was born from the dedication of volunteers to clean up Scotland's beaches. We caught up with Kerrie Flockhart, Project Coordinator and Beach Cleaner with the organisation, to hear about their efforts to tackle marine litter.
12 February 2025
Rural and Island young people make their voice heard as part of the Scottish Rural Movement

In January 2024, 30 young people from all over rural and island Scotland where funded by the Scottish Rural Network to attend a parliamentary debate and meet the Scottish Cabinet as a direct result of a Scottish Rural and Island Youth Parliament outputs. Here Catriona Mallows, Campaigns and Communications Lead with Scottish Rural Action (SRA) reflects on the day.
21 January 2025
Life on the Farm 1

A monthly blog which gives an insight into life on the farm with our newest member of the team Sophie.
27 January 2023
Life on the Farm 2

In this month’s blog Sophie covers wintering of sheep on her land, calving, tagging and traceability and new AECS.
27 January 2023
Life on the Farm 3

In this month’s blog Sophie covers selling last year's calves, the beginning of calving for 2022 and AECS applications.
27 January 2023
Life on the Farm 5

It's Sophie's last blog before she goes maternity leave! Read about calving season, summer on the farm and different types of farming.
27 January 2023
Faroe Islands’ reflections

A fascinating blog article from Jane Craigie about her visit to the Faroe Islands with the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists.
27 January 2023

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