Rural services

The Scottish Government has published the first estimate of Cereal and oilseed rape harvest for 2024.

Every year the National Centre for Resilience (NCR) release funding opportunities that help to support academics, practitioners and community organisations to build Scotland’s resilience to natural hazards. 

A year ago this month the National Centre for Remote and Rural Health and Care became operational. Announced as part of planned investment in improving primary care and community services in Scotland, via Scottish Government’s 2023 Programme for Government, it marked a renewed focus on reducing remote, rural and island health and wellbeing inequalities.

A new report from the Scottish Land Commission reveals significant progress in landlord-tenant relations within Scotland’s farming sector. The report, conducted by Research Resource (RR), highlights the positive impact of the TFC’s recommendations and the widespread adoption of the guidance by agents following the findings of a 2018 review of the conduct of agents working on behalf of landlords and tenants in agricultural holdings.

RGPAS Annual Conference #RGPAS24

Rural GPs Association of Scotland (RGPAS) is a small, voluntary organisation managed by and for Remote and Rural GPs in Scotland. RGPAS proudly achieved charity status in January 2024. Each year, their main focus is to hold an annual conference which serves to bring together our unique community to share and foster passion for rural medicine.

Regional Gathering: North East Highlands

This event is part of Development Trusts Association Scotland Regional gatherings event series which aims to provide community organisations with bespoke advice and support to navigate authority-specific challenges. Attendees are also provided with the opportunity to network, build partnerships and collaborate with other local community organisations.

Orkney Islands Council has secured £3 million Scottish Government funding for plans to replace its internal ferry fleet.

The funding will help the local authority develop a planned pilot for two electric ferries and its business case for a replacement internal ferry fleet.

More families across Scotland will get access to the help they need, where and when they need it - as local projects receive a funding boost from the Scottish Government.

Grants of up to £80,000 have been awarded to 12 projects undertaking a range of work, including:

Succession, Finance, Legal Rights and Tax Planning:A Play!

It can be easy to avoid potentially difficult discussions on Family Succession, know the Legal Rights surrounding farming and family and understand the complexities of Finance and Tax Planning.

Watching others wrestle with the issues can be the first step in your own family journey.

New funding for critical infrastructure projects that will help boost employment, empower communities and ensure a sustainable future for Scotland's island communities has been announced by First Minister John Swinney.

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