Decades old fish barrier removal will breathe new life back into habitat Work has completed on the removal of a redundant weir restoring access for migratory fish to at least 1.6km... 17 March 2026
Study into roe deer livers finds decline in banned PFAS. A new study from The James Hutton Institute and the University of Graz analysing roe deer livers over a 25-year... 10 March 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
Millions admit to littering in research published ahead of the nation’s biggest mass litter pick Half of Scottish adults (50%) have admitted to littering in the past 12 months. This revelation comes ahead of #SpringCleanScotland... 23 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
Great Glen Way improvements A major improvement project is now underway on the Great Glen Way, with The Highland Council beginning work to divert... 10 February 2026
National Trust for Scotland recruiting in rural Scotland The National Trust for Scotland has announced a series of new job opportunities across the Highlands and Islands, offering people... 27 January 2026
Fund to Strengthen Community and Shared Transport — Rural & Island Groups Urged to Apply Now Applications are now open for the Motability Foundation’s Building a Resilient Community and Shared Transport Sector grant programme, offering... 23 January 2026
Visitor Levy Amendment Bill published New legislation has been published that will give councils more choice in how they design and apply a visitor levy... 15 January 2026