News
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Natural capital opportunities for farmers survey
Survey launched to explore attitudes and barriers to small and medium sized farms to engage in natural capital projects Read more -
Council Tax premium on second homes
Draft legislation aiming to prioritise homes for living in. Read more -
Rural migration in an independent Scotland
New visa proposals would help address rural and island depopulation. Read more -
Village and Community Halls guidance published
The Scottish Rural Network (SRN) has funded the development and publication of a handbook by SCVO and DTAS for those running a village or community... Read more -
Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament 2023
Delegates shape the Rural Delivery Plan, review the National Islands Plan, and chart a course forwards. Read more -
New guidance puts local people at the heart of land decisions
New guidance from the Scottish Land Commission puts local people at the heart of land decisions Read more -
National litter and flytipping fund to support landowners
A National Litter and Flytipping Strategy Private Landowners Grant Fund has been launched to aid private landowners deter flytipping on their land. Read more -
RSABI Offers Free Dyslexia Assessments for Farmers over 40
RSABI and Dyslexia Scotland working to raise awareness of the challenges involved in farming with dyslexia. Read more -
Resilience funding for Community Councils
Funding from National Resilience Centre for Community Councils to develop local resilience plans that address potential hazards available. Read more -
Holyrood Committee launches inquiry into the Agricultural and Rural Communities Scotland Bill
Call for views to inform Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill consideration Read more