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  • We are sailing!

    See how Unst Boating Club improved access and usability of their club house to benefit the community and visitors!

    Funding received: £67,000

    Awarded from: Scottish Government (distributed through Shetland Location Action Group)

  • Tarland on the right track!

    Tarland Development Group share how Community Led Local Development supported trail centre.

    Funding received: £100,000

    Awarded from: Scottish Government (distributed through Aberdeenshire Location Action Group)

  • Forging ahead!

    Community-owned pub in Knoydart is the beating heart of the community.

    Funding received: £508,000

    Awarded from: Various

  • Community Net Zero Heroes!

    This case study film features three community groups from across rural and island Scotland, showing how each group has addressed Net Zero and Climate Action utilising Community Led Local Development funding

    Funding received: £98,244

    Awarded from: Scottish Government

  • Building resilience across rural Scotland

    This case study looks at how Community Led Local Development can help to build community resilience across rural Scotland

    Funding received: Various Community Led Local Development allocations

    Awarded from: Scottish Government

  • 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: Scottish Government (distributed through Inspiring Scotland)

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