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Peatland ACTION wins prestigious climate award
A Scottish Government-funded programme t to restore damaged peatlands has won the Holyrood Climate Action Award for Nature and the Environment. Read more -
Rare Caledonian pinewood restored at the Alladale wilderness reserve
A remote fragment of Scotland’s ancient Caledonian pinewood in Sutherland has been restored thanks to two decades of effort. Read more -
Orkney Internal Ferry Replacement Task Force
Funding agreed for business case development. Read more -
Fiona Fund Launched As Legacy To “Loneliest Sheep”
“Fiona Fund” launched to create fundraising legacy Read more -
Natural capital opportunities for farmers survey
Survey launched to explore attitudes and barriers to small and medium sized farms to engage in natural capital projects Read more -
Council Tax premium on second homes
Draft legislation aiming to prioritise homes for living in. Read more -
Rural migration in an independent Scotland
New visa proposals would help address rural and island depopulation. Read more -
Village and Community Halls guidance published
The Scottish Rural Network (SRN) has funded the development and publication of a handbook by SCVO and DTAS for those running a village or community... Read more -
Scottish Rural and Islands Parliament 2023
Delegates shape the Rural Delivery Plan, review the National Islands Plan, and chart a course forwards. Read more -
New guidance puts local people at the heart of land decisions
New guidance from the Scottish Land Commission puts local people at the heart of land decisions Read more