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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 -
First Minister 'looking beyond lockdown'
A document outlining how decisions will be taken to control COVID-19 while restoring a degree of normality to everyday life has today been published... Read more -
Lifeline support for businesses confirmed
Support for the newly self-employed and firms suffering hardship to be paid in early May Read more -
Check our COVID-19 Information Hub for updates
The hub is updated regularly with links and information on COVID-19 funding and support available to rural communities in Scotland. Read more -
Thousands of businesses benefit from support grants
More than £215 million has been awarded to over 18,000 Scottish business ratepayers in just two weeks. Read more -
'Covid-eos' helping rural young people connect amid COVID-19
The Rural Youth Project has launched a new video diary series – “Country Covid-eos” – to connect rural young people during quarantine. Read more