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  • A roaring success!

    Community-owned pub, The Red Lion Inn, is 'pride' of the village!

    Funding received: Business support

    Awarded from: Scottish Government via Plunkett UK

  • Community led food and drink

    This case study looks at how Community Led Local Development supports the Food and Drink sector within rural and island Scotland

    Funding received: Various

    Awarded from: Community Led Local Development - Scottish Government

  • Heart of the community beats again!

    Meet the people of Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute who, in this fantastic video, talk about the journey to owning and running the community-owned pub, The Anchor Tavern.

    Funding received: Business Support

    Awarded from: Scottish Rural Network and Scottish Land Fund - Scottish Government

  • Turn on the bright lights!

    Find out how new energy efficiency measures and improved lighting systems boasted community use of Forgandenny village hall in Perthshire.

    Funding received: £2,000

    Awarded from: Community Led Local Development - Scottish Government

  • Community Led Local Development – Health and Wellbeing

    This case study highlights three examples of innovative approaches to health and wellbeing across three rural and island communities. It is the third in a series of case studies focusing on community led local development.

    Funding received: £136,000

    Awarded from: Community Led Local Development - Scottish Government

  • Community Enterprise in Rural and Island Scotland

    Community Enterprise supports the development and sustainability of rural and island communities across Scotland. This case study highlights three examples of innovative approaches and business, supporting and sustaining rural and island communities. This case study is the second in a series of case studies focusing on community led local development. 

    Funding received: Various

    Awarded from: Community Led Local Development - Scottish Government

  • How Community Led Local Development supports Village Halls and Community Spaces

    "Organisations at the heart of the community are best placed to deliver services for the community." Anne Macleod, Operations Manager, Comunn Eachdraidh Nis This case study is the first in a series of case studies focusing on community led local development and community led enterprise. 

    Funding received: Various

    Awarded from: Community Led Local Development - Scottish Government

  • Coming to a screen near you!

    Check out our showcase video trailer for a forthcoming programme of video case studies focusing on Community Led Local Development (CLLD) within Scottish rural and island communities.

    Funding received: £12,200,000

    Awarded from: Scottish Government

  • YLAGs leading the charge on CLLD succession

    Youth Local Action Groups (YLAG) are gaining traction across rural and island Scotland. A cooperation project across six YLAGs resulted in this great video highlight the aspirations of young people from rural and island communities.

    Funding received: £15,000

    Awarded from: Scottish Government

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