Have Your Say on the Future Development of Highland Communities, residents, businesses and stakeholders across Highland are being encouraged to share their ideas and help shape the future of... 9 July 2026
Youth Impact Fund 2026 opens for applications Young people across the rural Forth Valley and Lomond area are being encouraged to apply for support through the newly... 6 July 2026
Festival of Politics 2026 Returns to Holyrood The Scottish Parliament’s acclaimed Festival of Politics is set to return to Holyrood on 27–28 August 2026, bringing together leading thinkers,... 6 July 2026
Shetland Councillors Back Tunnel Plans in Major Transport Connectivity Decision Plans to improve transport links between Shetland’s islands have taken a major step forward after councillors approved recommendations for the... 2 July 2026
New report suggests “shared vision” for rural Scotland Scotland’s rural communities need a “more coherent and integrated” support system, according to a new report. Published today, the final Scottish... 17 June 2026
SURF Awards 2026 open for applications The 2026 SURF Awards for Best Practice in Community Regeneration are now open for applications, celebrating outstanding projects that are... 8 June 2026
Food Standards Scotland launches consultation on first CBD novel food applications Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced a 12‑week public consultation on the first applications seeking authorisation for cannabidiol (CBD) products... 8 June 2026
Scottish Rural Network support helping communities take ownership of local pubs Targeted funding backed by the Scottish Rural Network (SRN) is continuing to support communities across rural and island Scotland to... 4 June 2026
Nominations Open for the Rural Champion Award The Royal Countryside Fund has officially opened nominations for its 2025 Rural Champion Award, inviting communities across the UK to... 13 April 2026
New report sets the stage for rural policy reform The Scottish Government has published the first part of its Rural Communities Policy Review, offering a rich evidence base drawn... 23 March 2026