News
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Legislation grants new powers over Common Agricultural Policy
Legislation which allows the Common Agricultural Policy to be simplified and improved post-Brexit has passed Stage 1. Read more -
Further investment from Scottish Government for Mental Health Support
Key mental health services to support families, young people and autistic people are to receive more than £1 million additional funding. Read more -
LEADER Projects respond to COVID-19
Rural Perth & Kinross LEADER have produced a newsletter which highlights how some of their projects are responding to COVID-19 Read more -
'Scotland in miniature' could provide carbon-reduction blueprint
Farmers team up to tackle climate change and COVID-19 Read more -
Expansion of COVID-19 testing announced by First Minister
Among the new testing measures will be Mobile Testing Units situated in various locations throughout Scotland. Read more -
Scotland Food & Drink launch 'Support Local' directory
More than 140 Scottish food and drink businesses including brewers, dairies and seafood distributors have already signed up to the platform. Read more -
Third Sector Resilience Fund reopens for second phase
Due to the overwhelming demand for the TSRF, the Scottish Government has announced a second phase to the fund and pledged additional funding. Read more -
First Minister issues guidance on public use of face coverings
Earlier this week the First Minister of Scotland announced guidance on the wearing of face coverings or masks in public to protect against the spread... Read more -
'Lifeline Support' funding schemes now open for applications
A £100 million package of additional grant support for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) and newly self-employed people is now open for... Read more -
Urgent medical help still available
A national media campaign is being launched to encourage people to seek medical help for urgent health issues which are not related to COVID-19 Read more