Rural services

A National Flood Advisory Service will be established to improve Scotland’s flood resilience and embed best practice on a nationwide scale.

The service is one of the actions in Scotland’s first National Flood Resilience Strategy, published today. It will provide support and advice on building flood resilience to delivery partners and communities, and provide the governance framework for progressing high value flood actions such as flood protection schemes.

The Moray Eco Youth Fund for Sustainability is now open to applications.

An amount of £33,333 from Moray’s portion of Just Transition Participatory Budgeting Fund has been dedicated to youth-led sustainability projects.

Supporting Young People’s Sexual Wellbeing in Remote, Rural and Island Areas

 

Supporting Young People’s Sexual Wellbeing in Remote, Rural and Island Areas

Who is it for?  It is suitable for anyone working with young people in rural community settings, GP practices, third sector, youth workers, social care and educators who want to learn more about supporting young people’s sexual wellbeing.

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National Rural Mental Health Forum

National Rural Mental Health Forum

Join National Rural Mental Health Forum online for a day filled with insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities focused on mental health in rural communities. This event is designed to bring together experts, practitioners, and community members to address the unique challenges and solutions for mental health in rural areas. Don't miss this chance to learn, connect, and make a difference in rural mental health!

A new initiative to tackle rural vehicle and equipment theft is being rolled out within Scotland and neighbouring English police forces.

A £20 million fund will help Scotland’s islands to play a crucial role in Scotland's society, culture and economy.

The capital investment, to be split equally between the two local authorities as part of the 2025/26 Budget, would help to sustain and improve inter‑island connectivity in a way that best meets local needs. 

Funding of £75,000 has been donated to RSABI by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust, with a focus on supporting the mental health work of the charity.

The Scottish Land Fund (SLF) has awarded 10 grants across the country totalling nearly £2m this year to community groups.

The Fund supports rural and urban communities to become more resilient and sustainable through the ownership and management of land and land assets.

Since 2022 young people from across Scotland’s islands have highlighted to Young Islanders Network (YIN) what is important to them in their island community.

The top two recurring issues have been Transport and Housing.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation seeking feedback on proposals to lower the national speed limit on single carriageway roads from 60 mph to 50 mph and to increase speed limits for goods vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes on single carriageways from 40 mph to 50 mph and dual carriageways from 50 mph to 60 mph.

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