News
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A nature positive Scotland
Scotland’s strategy to tackle the nature emergency - 26 priority actions to restore Scotland’s natural environment and halt the loss of biodiversity... Read more -
Protecting habitats and species
Biodiversity funding announced during COP15. Read more -
Proposed Rural Affairs & Islands spending and tax plans for 2023-24 presented to Scottish Parliament
Scottish Government 2023-24 budget published Read more -
Fisheries talks conclude
Trilateral fisheries negotiations between UK, EU and Norway have concluded, with the deal including increased quotas for most North Sea stocks. Read more -
RSABI invest in young farmers’ mental health
Mental wellbeing app is being rolled out to young farmers in a pilot scheme to support young people in the Scottish agricultural industry. Read more -
Research on inclusive growth and child poverty in Scotland published
Research on how local and regional economic development policies can contribute to reducing child poverty in Scotland published Read more -
Support for island communities
£1.4 million Cost Crisis Emergency Fund launched to support Scottish island communities Read more -
Consultation to modernise small landholdings legislation
There is still time to take part in the consultation to modernise small landholdings legislation which closes on 14 January 2023 Read more -
Music in the 'Rural Creative Economy' final report now published
Music in the 'Rural Creative Economy' final report funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council now published. Read more -
Warning that Christmas puppy purchases could fund organised crime gang networks
People buying puppies as Christmas presents from unauthorised breeders could be getting duped into helping to fund organised crime in Scotland. Read more