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What is the Scottish Rural Network?

The Scottish Rural Network (SRN) supports and encourages rural development by building the capacity and capabilities of rural and island communities and stakeholders and by sharing information, ideas, good practice and funding opportunities.

We work with rural and island stakeholders, communities, delivery organisations and a range of Scottish Government policy areas to strengthen Scotland’s rural and island communities to support and empower them to become sustainable, resilient and vibrant places to live, work and study.

Learn more about us
  • Find funding

    Scottish Rural Network has teamed up with SCVO to provide a free local, online funding search for your charity, community group or social enterprise. From small grants to funding for big capital projects, we can help you track down the funding you need to make a difference in your community.

  • Guest Blog

    Our blog section features a range of blog articles from people and organisations involved in supporting rural and island communities and businesses, sharing their insights, experiences and reflections.

Latest news

Events

  • Scottish Agritourism Conference 2025

    Date: to

    Location: Perth Concert Hall in Perth

    HOLD THE DATE! The 2025 Scottish Agritourism Conference will take place on Thursday the 27th of November at Perth Concert Hall in Perth. The...
  • Natural Narratives #3 – Hogscroft Hedgehog Rescue

    Date: to

    Location: Sandison Hall, St. Fillans

    We are so pleased to welcome Alison Middleton from the Hogscroft Hedgehog Rescue to speak about the story of her charity...
  • Three Words for Forest – Screening and Discussion

    Date: to

    Location: The James Hutton Institute Macaulay Drive Aberdeen AB15 8QH

    Three Words for Forest is a powerful new verbatim play that draws on interviews with 30 forest practitioners, ecologists and policy...

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Be inspired

See how we’ve supported other rural communities and businesses across the country.

  • Go wild in the country!

    Wild Things is an award winning environmental education charity working in Moray, Aberdeenshire and the Highlands. Since 2003, Wild...

    Funding received: £40,329

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by tsiMoray)

  • A piece of Peru in Ayrshire!

    Little Peru Ltd in South Ayrshire received Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funding of £12,506 to support development of...

    Funding received: £12,506

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by Ayrshire Rural and Islands Ambition Fund)

  • We are sailing!

    Unst Boating Club received £67,000 in Community Led Local Development (CLLD) funding to make structural improvements to their club house,...

    Funding received: £67,000

    Awarded from: Scottish Government (distributed through Shetland Location Action Group)

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