Agritourism businesses encouraged to apply for AIS funding The Scottish Government’s Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) is now open for applications, offering capital grants to help farms, crofts and... 20 January 2026
Community Ownership Brings Oakbank Inn Back to Life as Pub Reopens in Sandbank The Oakbank Inn, a historic Argyll pub that had stood empty for almost three years, has officially reopened under... 7 January 2026
Marine plan for Shetland A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle... 5 December 2025
From spuds to skincare. Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used... 2 December 2025
Sharing Knowledge Across Borders: Farm Succession and the Next Generation Ensuring the future of farming is one of the most pressing challenges facing rural communities across Europe – and Scotland... 26 November 2025
Cabinet Secretary joins symposium on Scottish land reform Academics, practitioners and policy makers – including the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform, and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP... 24 November 2025
Forestry Co‑operation Grant adds new community‑focused objective. The Forestry Co‑operation Grant, part of Scotland’s Forestry Grant Scheme, has been updated with a new aim designed to strengthen... 24 November 2025
New partnership for Glen Affric National Nature Reserve The world-famous Glen Affric National Nature Reserve managed by Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) has joined Affric Highlands, the UK’s... 20 November 2025
Major whisky makers join forces for first-of-its-kind peatland revival at RSPB reserve A landmark conservation partnership has been announced, with RSPB Scotland and major whisky distillers Suntory Global Spirits, Diageo and The... 18 November 2025
Support Grows for Farmers and Crofters Facing Climate Challenges Farmers and crofters are being offered a wide range of practical support to help them adapt to increasingly unpredictable weather... 18 November 2025