Forestry values fall by a third as Scotland’s rural land market continues to cool
New figures from the Scottish Land Commission show Scotland’s rural land market continued to cool in 2024, with fewer large-scale...
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Supporting mental health and tackling loneliness
First Minister John Swinney has announced additional funding to help people with their mental health. A further £3 million... -
Dunkeld and Birnam’s Climate Café now a Global Movement
Ten years after the world’s first Climate Café opened in the Perthshire villages of Dunkeld and Birnam, the grassroots idea... -
Tiny Trailer Abattoir Breaks New Ground, Bringing Local Sheep Processing a Step Closer for Orkney and the Highlands
Construction is now underway on the Tiny Trailer Abattoir, a ground breaking project led by Orkney farmer Jane Cooper, who... -
World Cup Public Holiday
First Minister John Swinney will propose Monday 15 June 2026 is designated a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation... -
Major Boost for family farms as inheritance tax relief threshold rises to £2.5m
Farmers and rural business owners received a significant update this week as the UK government confirmed a major shift in... -
Recognising and supporting kinship care
Proposals to provide consistent and fair support for families caring for children unable to live with their parents have been... -
Record-breaking year for community marine mammal monitoring
2025 was a record-breaking year for the number of animals reported to the Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust (HWDT). Over... -
A landmark moment for Scotland’s food future!
On 17 December 2025, the Scottish Government unveiled The First National Good Food Nation Plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to...
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