Oxton Community Unites to Build a Lifeline Village Shop In many rural and island communities, the village shop is far more than a place to pick up essentials. It... 4 March 2026
Bute’s Bid for UK Town of Culture Gains Momentum Support for the Isle of Bute’s bid to become the UK Town of Culture 2028 has taken a significant step... 4 March 2026
Agritourism Investment Scheme 2026: Deadline Approaching With the Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) 2026 closing soon, farmers and crofters across Scotland are being urged to submit their... 3 March 2026
Flame shell beds make full recovery after Marine Protected Area designation Two NatureScot commissioned reports published this week have found that flame shell beds in Loch Carron appear to have made... 2 March 2026
Have Your Say Before 11 March: Consultation Open on Fisheries Management Plans for Demersal Stocks People across Scotland’s coastal, island and fishing communities are being encouraged to take part in a major consultation that will... 26 February 2026
Walking More, Sitting Less: New Research Underscores the Lifelong Health Benefits for Rural and Island Communities New global research has reinforced what many rural and island communities in Scotland already know from lived experience: walking is... 26 February 2026
Cairngorms Climate Adaptation Fund opens for third year Communities, land managers, farmers and local businesses across the Cairngorms National Park are being encouraged to apply for support... 23 February 2026
Communities Invited to Celebrate Village Halls Week 2026 Village halls across Scotland are being encouraged to take part in Village Halls Week 2026, a nationwide celebration led by... 20 February 2026
Reedbed reboot leads to rare raptor return Reserve staff have been working to improve and expand seven hectares of reedbed in the hope of encouraging the birds... 17 February 2026
SEPA launches consultation on Scotland’s water environment: public views sought The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has opened a major public consultation on the future of Scotland’s water environment,... 17 February 2026