News
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Avian influenza protection measures
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to cases of highly pathogenic H5N8 in Great Britain and Europe Read more -
New survey on mental health impacts of Covid-19 launched
The National Rural Mental Health Forum is researching how Covid-19 has impacted on the mental health and wellbeing of marginalised rural communities... Read more -
Rural and Islands Housing Funds extended beyond March 2021
The five-year programme to fund affordable housing projects in rural and island communities is being extended. Read more -
Support for farmers and crofters
Farmers and crofters across the country will benefit from the simplification of schemes, which form part of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Read more -
Renewable heat scheme for homeowners
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the... Read more -
Growing the Young Person’s Guarantee
The first organisations to back the Young Person’s Guarantee have been announced by Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop. Read more -
Evaluation report into the Scottish Rural Network released
The Scottish Government have released an evaluation report into the Scottish Rural Network (SRN), part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme (... Read more -
Helping women return to work
New measures targeting workplace inequality. Read more -
Rural Jobs Round Up: November 2020
Find out about some current rural development jobs and vacancies in rural areas. Read more -
Vintage tractor set to be auctioned for RSABI
A completely restored vintage tractor is set to be auctioned later this month to raise funds for RSABI – the charity supporting people in Scottish... Read more