Community development

Steps to support Gaelic entrepreneurs and assess the benefits of the language to Scotland’s visitor economy have been announced by Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes.

A report on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic was commissioned as part of the Government’s National Strategy for Economic Transformation.

The Scottish Borders Council (SBC) is providing funding to support the development of the village halls in their area through their 'Federation of Village Halls Grant Scheme'.

The significant funding from the Scottish Government will aid a new centre to promote Gaelic language and culture in Inverness.

The Cultarlann is based in what was the East Church building. The new funding is a crucial step in developing the property, which will also feature meeting rooms for language courses, a café and shop.

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) has opened its ‘Healthy Planet, Healthy People’: Community-led grant fund (a ‘community’ is defined as a group of people who share an identity-forming narrative).

New data highlights public desire for practical action. The majority of people across Scotland want to see more action to prevent litter.