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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

  • Meet the Funder Scotland: Firstport

    Date: to

    Location: Online via Teams

    One of Firstport’s social investment programmes is Step Up, which offers 0% interest loans from £5k to £30k to help...
  • PCN Action Scotland Project Completion Meeting

    Date: to

    Location: James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie, DD2 5DA

    PCN Action Scotland Project Completion Meeting Join SAC Consulting for their final session as they conclude the PCN Action Scotland...
  • SAAS Funding Webinars

    Date: to

    Location: Online

    The session will include a presentation from a member of the SAAS Funding Awareness team highlighting essential information on tuition...

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  • Find out about funding opportunities
  • Discover inspiring and innovative projects
  • Connect with other people, businesses and community groups

Be inspired

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

  • Promoting Scotland on the European stage!

    Over the 20-23 October 2025, over 400 rural delegates from more than 40 European countries gathered in Inverurie in...

    Funding received: Resource funding

    Awarded from: SRDP

  • Food for thought!

    Connect Berwickshire Youth Project (BYP) are a youth work organisation, working with children and young people. They exist to...

    Funding received: £28,842

    Awarded from: Scottish Government funding (distributed by Scottish Borders LAG)

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