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£5 million in grants awarded to support the food supply chain
In total 30 businesses will receive Food Processing, Marketing and Cooperation (FPMC) grants to support the food supply chain. Read more -
New online parcel delivery pricing map launched
The new map shows pricing by postcode to help residents of rural communities identify unfair delivery charges. Read more -
Developers warned over tree felling
Scottish Forestry is warning developers to get in touch before felling trees or risk hefty fines or losing the chance to build on a site for up to 10... Read more -
Scottish Government awards £125,000 for rare mountaintop trees in Highlands
The £125,000 has been awarded a project run by Trees for Life in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland. Read more -
Rural Youth lead on climate action
Members of the Rural Youth Project community have rallied to have their voices heard on the climate crisis, partnering with YouthLink Scotland to co-... Read more -
Actions announced for economic recovery from COVID-19
Targeted measures to build a stronger, fairer and greener economic future for Scotland in the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19) have been announced. Read more -
SRUC publishes review of LEADER programme in Scotland
LEADER – which supports development projects initiated at a local level in order to revitalise rural areas and create jobs – was launched in 1991. Read more -
Soil discussion group drives sustainable change
The Soil Regenerative Group is a Farming for a Better Climate (FFBC) project facilitated by SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC). Read more -
Between Islands Project relaunches
The An Lanntair run project, which had been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, can now resume activity. Read more -
EU Citizens urged to apply to EU Settlement Scheme
EU citizens currently living in the UK are encouraged to apply to the UK Government’s EU Settlement Scheme by 30 June 2021. Read more