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Over 100 people from across rural Perthshire braved the snow and ice to attend the launch of the Rural Perth & Kinross LEADER programme on 14 January.
After a spot of networking at the various stands the meeting commenced with the Local Action Group Chair, with Jackie Brierton speaking passionately about the opportunities that the Local Development Strategy offers in terms of stronger networking, collaboration, a well connected sustainable local economy with communities coming together.
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A report from a study visit to Dumfries and Galloway by Ceredigion and Cairngorms LEADER Local Action Groups is now available.
Below is the Executive Summary of the report, and you can also download the full report for more information.
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West Kilbride has won the Village category in this year's Great British High Street Awards.
Organisers of the awards said the Ayrshire village "showed that big does not mean better. In a tough category West Kilbride shone out for transforming itself as a craft village, for supporting local artists and for turning around the village with creativity and enthusiasm".
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Views are being sought on the future direction of the Cairngorm and Glenmore area of the Cairngorms National Park.
A 14-week public consultation has launched with the aim of developing a long-term strategy for the management of the publicly-owned land in this area.
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Scottish Rural Action have announced that the first Scottish Rural Summit will take place on 24 November in East Lothian.
This event will bring together invited representatives from the public sector, rural communities and others to look at opportunities for rural Scotland to be empowered, connected and sustainable.