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Farmers hopeful despite longer term uncertainty
More than three-quarters (76%) of farmers feel fairly or very optimistic about their business prospects in the next six months – despite the obvious... Read more -
Young people turning the tide of island de-population trends
A recent study of young people on Uist shows a trend with young economically active islanders returning or staying, and young newcomers settling on... Read more -
Scottish Rural Parliament 2018
This year's event will take place in Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway on 14th– 16th November. Read more -
Event reportAmaze me LEADER: Youth Think Tank
Nicola Sturgeon addressed young delegates at Amaze me LEADER's Youth Think Tank event last Friday, and Scottish Rural Network were on hand to... Read more -
Scottish Mountain Hare in serious decline
A newly published, decades long study finds the Scottish Mountain hare to be at just 1% of their 1950s population Read more -
Advance payment scheme could be a life-saver for Crofters
The Scottish Crofting Association welcomes the new scheme after extended periods of adverse weather affecting crofters Read more -
The Scottish Flood Forum: Communities against flooding
The Scottish Flood Forum is the only charity serving Scotland's flood risk communities, and is encouraging people in those areas to take action Read more -
Event reportRural Youth Ideas Festival: Event Report
Last week, the Scottish Rural Network attended the first Rural Youth Ideas Festival in Kinross Read more -
Nominations open for Scottish livestock farming awards
Nominations are now open for the AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year and Scottish Sheep Farm of the Year awards Read more -
Record number of sightings during National Whale and Dolphin Watch week
The annual National Whale and Dolphin Watch concluded earlier this week, with a record number of species spotted by watchers. Read more