Case Study Library
Further inspiration can be found on wide range of rural and island stakeholder websites. We have collated links to websites so you have a one stop shop for inspiration!
We have also produced a handy guide for groups and organisations to produce their own case studies.
The guide is for grassroots community groups who have been delivering projects in their local area, and who want to create a case study to help tell the story of their work.
You can access the guide at Telling your story through case studies


NatureScot offer an array of inspiring case studies on NatureScot – YouTube
Some highlights include:
- NatureScot Peatland ACTION case studies
- NatureScot Restoration Fund Project Showcase
- NatureScot Wildlife Management
Case Studies of Scotland Pilots
Be inspired by our selection of projects and case studies that feature useful hints and details on projects undertaken. CARES looks to support innovation in Scotland’s renewable energy industry and to encourage learning by example.
Case studies · Local Energy Scotland
Case Studies | Scottish Rural Action
Case Studies – Community Land Scotland
Helping It Happen Case Studies | Scottish Land & Estates
Research – Project Case Studies

We are SEFARI Gateway, Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for knowledge exchange and innovation. Experts in knowledge exchange for the Scottish Government’s Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Portfolio. Providing bespoke access to the Portfolio’s research, expertise, and analysis to ensure scientific evidence helps inform the health, wealth and wellbeing of Scotland.

Want to know more about how South of Scotland Enterprise is helping businesses and communities across the South? Read on for inspiring case studies and success stories from around the region.
Established in early 2018 by communications and marketing professionals Jane Craigie and Rebecca Dawes, this research-based project aims to develop feasible strategies to facilitate the involvement of young people in agricultural and rural activity by better understanding their current situation, aspirations, opportunities and challenges.
Case Studies – Rural Youth Project


SCOTO | Regenerative Community Tourism Case Studies
Case studies | Scottish Enterprise

Case studies – Skills Development Scotland

Case Studies – Inspiring Scotland
Highlands & Islands Enterprise Knowledge Library features case studies about who we work with, the impact our support has, and how organisations across our region are developing. You can also search our webinars, videos and podcasts for training hints and tips or to find out more about our region.

Small selection of exciting community-led housing projects undertaken by the Communities Housing Trust (CHT) on behalf of communities across Scotland.
Case Studies – Communities Housing Trust

Home Energy Scotland help people and organisations across Scotland to save energy and money, and reduce carbon emissions to tackle the climate emergency.
News and case studies | Home Energy Scotland

A network of groups working in our local communities, and together, to get the voices of young islanders heard in Government and beyond.

Case Studies | Improvement Service

Visitor Economy Case Studies I VisitScotland.org
Discover how tourism businesses across Scotland help support and sustain the local visitor economy.