News
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CARES is open for applications
The Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is now open for applications. Read more -
New briefing on Smart Villages and mobility
The European Network for Rural Development have published a new thematic Smart Villages briefing. Read more -
Rural Jobs Round Up: December 2019
Find out about some current jobs in rural Scotland, and posts related to rural development. Read more -
Isle of Canna community owned shop wins Plunkett Award
Nine community owned rural businesses have been recognised at Plunkett’s Rural Community Business Awards. Read more -
Wester Ross welcomes managing director of Canadian Biosphere Reserve
The Wester Ross UNESCO Biosphere (WRB) recently welcomed the Manicouagan-Uapishka World Biosphere Reserve (RMBMU) from Quebec, Canada to learn more... Read more -
SNH to rebrand to 'NatureScot'
Next year will see Scottish Natural Heritage rebrand with the organisation adapting to meet current environmental challenges. Read more -
Final report from Women in Agriculture taskforce published
The taskforce found that women's contribution to the industry can be undervalued, downplayed or simply unseen. Read more -
GrowBiz welcomes 1000th client
Rural Perthshire-based enterprise support organisation GrowBiz has welcomed its 1000th client since October 2016. Read more -
Scottish delegation attend European Rural Parliament
The 2019 European Rural Parliament was attended by 355 people from 38 European countries. Read more -
Loch Awe nature-based tourism meetings
Meetings in December will be a chance for local tourism businesses to share ideas on new ways to promote the Loch Awe area. Read more