Rural services
The new state-of-the-art 12,000m2 glasshouse, which will be around the size of two football pitches and capable of growing up to 19 million trees per year under its roof. The investment in construction will enable FLS to more than double its tree production capacity and also includes new offices and a new distribution and operations centre.
- Read more about Handover of giant glasshouse major milestone for modernisation of FLS nursery
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A Scottish Government survey will help develop the forthcoming Rural Delivery Plan and is an opportunity to take a fresh look at how to bring about change and address the issues in mainland rural Scotland.
Rural Scotland accounts for 98% of the land mass of Scotland and 17% of the population.
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Orkney’s farmers, crofters and producers could benefit from a new local abattoir which will help them bring their produce to market, benefit the island’s economy and support high-welfare meat production.
First Minister John Swinney visited Orkney Auction Mart, which has received a £15,000 grant as a lead partner to help build the business case for a new, fit-for-purpose processing plant.
- Read more about Plans for new abattoir get funding boost.
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Farmers and crofters will benefit from £20 million additional capital support this year and £26 million next year, First Minister John Swinney has confirmed.
Speaking at the NFU Scotland annual conference he outlined how at least £14 million of the funding will deliver a Future Farming Investment Scheme, providing flexible capital grants.
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Scottish Rural and Islands Transport Community (SRITC) has published their draft report summarising findings from the first stage of their Rural & Islands Mobility Plan (RIMP) project.
The draft is the result of extensive research and insights gathered since 2020, and includes:
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An assessment of how effectively transport authorities communicate strategies to these communities.
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Scottish agricultural charity RSABI has announced the appointment of Jane Mitchell and Stephen Young as its new Chair and Vice-Chair.
Ms Mitchell takes over the reins as chair from Jimmy McLean who has completed his two-year term at the helm and remains a trustee for a further year.
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A compilation of time-series data showing Rural Scotland trends has been published by Scottish Government.
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Last week saw the launch of the second round of the Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund (Monday 20 January 2025), which supports community-led project groups in Scotland to develop local nature restoration projects.
- Read more about Neighbourhood Ecosystem Fund Now Open
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