News
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Lockdown travel restrictions lifted
The tourism sector is to benefit from the further lifting of restrictions under Phase 2 of Scotland’s route map out of lockdown. Read more -
Planning application submitted for world’s first rewilding centre
Trees for Life has submitted a planning application for the world’s first rewilding centre at its 10,000-acre Dundreggan estate in Glenmoriston Read more -
Final Phase 2 measures confirmed
Face coverings and 2 metre rule exemptions announced in preparation for Phase 3. Read more -
Scotland sets out blueprint for economic recovery
The package could finance a temporary reduction in VAT and move the tourism and hospitality industries onto a reduced VAT rate of five per cent. Read more -
£1 million boost for timber transport projects
An additional £1 million has been allocated for projects that improve timber transport links, helping the forestry sector get timber to market. Read more -
Growbiz launches £3 million Fund-raising campaign to support Scotland's rural businesses
Working with Crowdfund Scotland, the REDS Fund: Supporting Rural Scotland’s Future launches today (Thursday 25 June) and aims to raise £3 million by... Read more -
£257.6 million additional funding announced for councils
Almost £258 million of additional funding for vital local services, such as food provision for those in need, education and social care, has been... Read more -
'National Partnership for Culture' group launched
The National Partnership for Culture (NPC) is made up of 14 experts from across Scotland’s culture sector. Read more -
New 'Scottish Tourism Recovery Taskforce' created
A new taskforce created to drive forward the recovery of Scotland’s vital tourism sector is to meet for the first time. Read more -
CARES funding available to help communities make a green recovery
The next funding round of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewables Energy Scheme (CARES) is now open. Read more