Scottish Rural Parliament 2016
Date:
Thursday 6 October 2016 - 08:30 to Saturday 8 October 2016 - 17:00
Venue:
Brechin Community Campus, Duke Street, Brechin, Angus, Scotland, DD9 6LB.
Organiser:
Scottish Rural Action
The Scottish Rural Parliament brings together 400 people from across rural Scotland to discuss the issues of greatest importance to rural communities.
Participants will be agreeing a Manifesto for rural Scotland and deciding what actions need to be taken and by who, to ensure our rural communities are empowered, connected and sustainable.
The Rural Parliament is a participative event. Anyone who lives or works in a rural area can attend the Rural Parliament and anyone attending can decide what will be discussed.
Draft Programme
Thursday
- Morning – Visits to local projects
- Afternoon – Opening ceremony and workshops
- Evening – Exhibition, fringe workshops, dinner and entertainment
Friday
- Morning – Workshops & Open Space session
- Afternoon – Agreeing a Manifesto for rural Scotland
- Evening – Dinner and dancing
Saturday
Open to the public as well as participants of the Rural Parliament
- Morning – Discussion panel
- Late morning & afternoon – Visits to local projects, fringe events, demonstrations and exhibition
Visit the Scottish Rural Parliament website for more information.
Price:
Free for most - donations recommended; £350 for public sector; £450 for private sector
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A report from two of the Scottish Rural Parliament's recent Manifesto for Rural Scotland events.
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Brechin, Angus has been announced as the location for the 2016 Scottish Rural Parliament.
