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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 -
Hundreds of pupils to take part in potato project
Over 900 pupils are taking part in the Mr Jazzy Potato Project which encourages classes to grow and harvest their own potatoes from scratch. Read more -
Take part in mental health survey
A survey about mental health and well-connected communities in rural Scotland is currently underway. Read more