Finding new owners for empty homes A new online portal has been launched to bring empty homeowners together with prospective buyers or developers with the aim of facilitating more properties... 3 December 2025
Support Grows for Farmers and Crofters Facing Climate Challenges Farmers and crofters are being offered a wide range of practical support to help them adapt to increasingly unpredictable weather... 18 November 2025
European Rural Parliament 2025 — Redefining Rurality On October 20-23, over 400 rural delegates from over 40 European countries gathered in Inverurie in the north-east of Scotland... 17 November 2025
Young Scots Lead the Charge for Ocean Protection with Inspiring Youth Manifesto Scotland’s seas are getting a powerful new advocate: its young people. With the launch of the Youth Manifesto for Scotland’s... 10 November 2025
Mandatory sprinklers for historic hotel conversions Sprinklers will become a mandatory requirement for traditional buildings that are newly converted into hotels in Scotland if changes to... 7 November 2025
European Rural Parliament 2025 Concludes with Historic Inverurie Declaration Calling for Rural Renaissance The 2025 European Rural Parliament (ERP), held in Inverurie, Scotland, concluded with a powerful and visionary statement known as the... 30 October 2025
Scotland’s Urban Green Spaces Get a Boost Through Action Earth Grants In a bold response to Scotland’s climate emergency and biodiversity decline, Volunteering Matters has announced the 2025 launch of its... 29 October 2025
New Volunteer Cardiac Responders Group established in Dumfries and Galloway A new 10-strong Community Cardiac Responder Group has been established in Dumfries and Galloway to cover the Glenkens area.... 22 October 2025
People warned to stay aware of winter heating payment scams Social Security Scotland’s winter heating payments helped over half a million families warm their homes last year. Winter Heating Payment,... 21 October 2025
Have your say on the Shetland Energy Strategy An online consultation into the Shetland Energy Strategy has been launched. Led by Shetland Islands Council’s Future Energy Team, the ... 14 October 2025