Scottish Borders Council

Borders Energy Agency is hosting a free networking event to consider progress with renewable energy projects across the Scottish Borders.

A number of exciting initiatives have been delivered across the Borders in recent years. Changes in Government subsidy and wider economic issues have impacted the development of projects at all scales. However, significant opportunities still exist for renewables generation in rural South Scotland.

Peatlands – friend or foe? This interactive meeting will focus on the current and future role that peatlands play within our hill farms.

Currently a valuable carbon sink, flood water store, wildlife habitat and clean water filter, will peatlands prove to be a future ‘cash cow’ for hill farms?

How can you, as farmers, increase the value of peatlands by restoration and, most importantly, how is this funded? 

Outside the Box's Rural Wisdom project is exploring ways to make rural areas work better for older people. They're going to be holding a series of events across Scotland for anyone who is interested in this work to come together, to share thoughts, to hear from others and to build the network around the country.

They're pleased to now to holding the second of these events in Galashiels.

The day will include:

This session focuses on heritage organisations applying to Trusts & Foundations.

The training will include:
-an overview of where Trusts sit within the overall funding landscape
- the advantages and disadvantages of making applications
- an exploration of the various different types of trusts
- a guide to writing proposals

A new fund to support affordable rural housing development has been created by the Scottish Government. This £25M grant fund is available to a range  of organisations including community trusts, landowners, and development trusts.