Funding streams for community groups announced Several organisations have recently announced funding support for a range of initiatives relevant to rural and island Scotland. These range... 1 May 2026
Nominations Open for the Rural Champion Award The Royal Countryside Fund has officially opened nominations for its 2025 Rural Champion Award, inviting communities across the UK to... 13 April 2026
Corporates & Events Officer, Scottish Seabird Centre The Scottish Seabird Centre is recruiting a Corporate & Events Officer to help support their vital conservation work. The full... 8 April 2026
Climate Change Plan published People will be able to benefit from warmer homes, lower bills, greater job opportunities and be less exposed to volatile... 25 March 2026
Tackling climate change at a local level Communities are to benefit from over £7 million to support action to reduce emissions and improve resilience to the impacts... 24 March 2026
Showcasing Scotland’s environmental heroes: Nature of Scotland Awards now open Scotland’s nature and the people who work tirelessly to protect it are once again in the spotlight as entries open... 23 March 2026
International Day of Forests Shines a Light on Opportunities for Farmers and Crofters to Grow with Trees As the world celebrates the International Day of Forests on 21 March, this year’s theme — “Forests and Economies” —... 20 March 2026
Outer Hebrides Food Resilience Summit to Focus on Building a Strong, Sustainable Local Food System The upcoming Outer Hebrides Food Resilience Summit will bring together growers, crofters, producers, community groups and policymakers to explore how... 17 March 2026
Cheaper bus travel for Highland communities People across the Highlands and Islands are set to benefit from more affordable public transport as £2 capped bus fares... 10 March 2026
Farmers at the heart of nature recovery and climate resilience NatureScot’s new four-year plan focuses on strengthening its continuing work with farmers and crofters to develop and improve the skills, tools and... 27 February 2026