Dunkeld and Birnam’s Climate Café now a Global Movement Ten years after the world’s first Climate Café opened in the Perthshire villages of Dunkeld and Birnam, the grassroots idea... 6 January 2026
Tiny Trailer Abattoir Breaks New Ground, Bringing Local Sheep Processing a Step Closer for Orkney and the Highlands Construction is now underway on the Tiny Trailer Abattoir, a ground breaking project led by Orkney farmer Jane Cooper, who... 5 January 2026
Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund – Capital Grants The Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund is providing £500,000 in capital funding in 2025/26 to support small producers sectors in... 10 December 2025
Plans approved for major employment development South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has welcomed the approval of Center Parc’s plans to create its first Scottish holiday village... 10 December 2025
Support for agritourism announced A new capital grant scheme for farmers and crofters that diversify into agritourism has been announced by the Cabinet Secretary... 2 December 2025
Scottish Economic Bulletin Published November 2025 The latest Scottish Economic Bulletin highlights how the economy has continued to show resilience into the second half of the... 24 November 2025
Major whisky makers join forces for first-of-its-kind peatland revival at RSPB reserve A landmark conservation partnership has been announced, with RSPB Scotland and major whisky distillers Suntory Global Spirits, Diageo and The... 18 November 2025
Supporting trade and transport routes A direct trade link between Scotland and Europe might be making a comeback thanks to proposed changes in legislation. Agriculture... 13 November 2025
Specialist Advice Programme Offers Tailored Support for Scotland’s Farmers and Crofters Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service (FAS), funded by the Scottish Government, has launched renewed opportunities for farmers and crofters to access... 13 November 2025
Reminder about rate relief for hospitality businesses Are you a Scottish hospitality business with a rateable value (RV) of £51,000 or below? Do you know you may... 6 November 2025