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Read blogs from the Scottish Rural Network Support Unit as well as guest blogs from other Scottish Government teams and a range of organisations. 

How social investment can help organisations secure LEADER funding
In this guest blog, Isla McCulloch from Social Investment Scotland tells us more about how they can help projects applying for LEADER funding.
Thursday 30 March 2017 - 09:56
Reflections from our visit to Ayrshire
In this guest blog, Dr Therese Conway from the National Rural Network in Ireland and Eamon McMullan from the Northern Irish Rural Network reflect on the recent LEADER cooperation visit to Ayrshire.
Friday 24 March 2017 - 09:24
New Year reflections from Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER
Ashley Robinson from Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER reflects on the previous year and tells us about their plans for the future.
Thursday 19 January 2017 - 17:00
A powerful voice for the people of rural Scotland
Want to know more about the Scottish Rural Parliament? Read this guest blog from its National Coordinator Emma Cooper.
Wednesday 7 September 2016 - 15:55
Cake and craft event raises vital funds for Gorgie City Farm
Scottish Rural Network Support Unit's Event Coordinator Ann-Marie Meikle tells us about a cake and craft event that raised £1,200 for community-owned Gorgie City Farm.
Monday 18 July 2016 - 16:24
An opportunity to contribute to the Blue New Deal and support coastal communities
Fernanda Balata, project lead for coastal and marine environment at New Economics Foundation, tells us about a workshop taking place in Aberdeen in July.
Friday 27 May 2016 - 15:31
Playbase brings learning to you
Playbase offers online courses in Early Years Play and Child Development - an ideal way for those who live more remotely to access quality training and digital skills.
Friday 13 May 2016 - 15:16
Cooperation Cafe proves to be of great value
Neil Ramsay of Tyne Esk LEADER tells us more about the Cooperation Café session at the recent Scottish LEADER conference.
Thursday 28 April 2016 - 18:14
Partners working together to tackle rural crime
In this guest blog, Police Scotland’s rural crime co-ordinator Inspector Jane Donaldson tells us more about the Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime.
Monday 18 April 2016 - 16:07
How does gender affect the lives of young women in Scotland?
In this guest blog, Ceris Aston from YWCA Scotland - the Young Women's Movement - tells us about their recent work including the publication of the Status of Young Women in Scotland report - original research on how gender affects the lives of young women.
Wednesday 13 April 2016 - 17:19

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