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Farm Payment Schemes to alleviate COVID-19 pressures
Around 7,000 specialist beef producers will benefit from payments worth around £40 million in the coming weeks, during these unprecedented and... Read more -
Village Post Office hosts digital farmers market
The launch of Killin NeighbourFood has been brought forward in a bid to support the local community during the current Covid-19 crisis. Read more -
LEADER funded project provides 3D printed equipment for NHS
Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries are utilising 3D printers to help print headframes and stiffeners for the NHS to aid their response to COVID-19 Read more -
Local Stirling food and drink businesses adapt to COVID-19 crisis
Local food and drink businesses are adapting to the challenges posed by Covid-19 to support the local community in a time of need. Read more -
Skills matching service for rural sector launched
Lantra Scotland are launching a Skills Matching Service to match rural businesses with potential employees and volunteers during the response to #... Read more -
Emergency Support for those worse affected by COVID-19
People most at risk from the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak are to receive £8 million in further support. Read more -
£100 million of Communities Fund already delivered to key support services
The £350 million Communities Funding was announced by Communities Secretary Aileen Campbell on 18 March 2020. Read more -
Supporting Tourism through COVID-19
Rural Economy and Tourism Secretary Fergus Ewing has pledged financial support following the closure of businesses in the tourism sector. Read more -
Coronavirus guidance for animal owners
Guidance for animal owners related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been published by the Scottish Government Read more -
Scottish Rural Awards 2020 to be postponed due to COVID-19
The yearly celebration of Scottish rural community spirit will be postponed for the first time in its six year history due to the coronavirus pandemic Read more