News
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Rural Jobs Round Up: March 2018 - more jobs added
Find out about some current vacancies in rural areas and jobs related to rural development. Read more -
Finland holds first snow rowing competition
The world's first competition of a new snow sport - snow rowing - has been held in the Savo area of Finland. Read more -
Farm diversification in Forth Valley & Lomond
Find out how funding from LEADER is helping a small family-run farm diversify. Read more -
Understanding the rural economy report published
A new research paper on the rural economy has been published by the Scottish Government. Read more -
Workshops on woodland creation grants coming up
The Institute of Chartered Foresters and Forestry Commission Scotland are running workshops for people applying for woodland creation grants. Read more -
Land to be made available to new farmers
Over 1,000 hectares of public land is to be made available to new farmers this spring. Read more -
National Park gets ready to welcome campers
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park prepares to welcome campers as second season of byelaws comes into effect. Read more -
Pupils learn about local food and farming
115 school children took part in a recent Food & Farming Day organised by the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) Perth & Kinross. Read more -
Ayrshire LEADER launch micro grants
You can now apply to Ayrshire LEADER for micro grants for community, rural enterprise and farm diversification projects. Read more -
Whale and dolphin watch results in
2,500 volunteers from around the British Isles took part in the 2017 National Whale and Dolphin Watch. Read more