Community development

Highlands Rewilding (HRL) are inviting all interested consultancies, practices and qualified freelancers to tender to collaborate with them on the next phase of their FIRNS funded project. They are now looking for a legal consultancy to support the development of their five community joint ventures (CJV).

Galloway has been confirmed as the proposed location for Scotland’s next National Park with a further investigation to be carried out on its suitability.

The Angus Community-Led Vision Fund is open for applications until 5pm on Friday, 16 August 2024.

A new report produced by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) has highlighted the unique role agriculture plays in island life and calls on Government to use this new evidence in policy decisions.

The Cabrach Distillery, a community-led social enterprise on the edge of Speyside, has received nearly £140,000 in funding from responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS), supporting its long-term ambition to revive the local area.

Moray Climate Action Network, known as Moray CAN, have this week announced a range of activity including details of funding opportunities.

Moray CAN is a climate action network of groups, organisations, and individuals working together to tackle climate change in Moray.

Sporting activities are often a key part of rural and island communites and crucial to this is the infrastructure that supports the sporting activity - from the local neighbourhood sports field, community tennis courts or the local shinty pitch.