Rural Policy Centre
@RuralPolicySRUC
We examine impacts of policies on rural economies and communities, and provide knowledge for future policy development.
Applied for Community Led Local Development funding? Interested in Rural Community Development ? Share your views in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review. CLLD Applicant Survey bit.ly/3IlgCRP General Interest Survey bit.ly/4eNxQTZ
New blog from RPC’s Jane Atterton on two events she attended in June organised by @WHO and @EURuralPact on #ruralhealth and #ruralproofing @AEIDL @RustikHEU @ruralgranular @SRUC "Reflections on rural proofing, rural health and rural poverty" bit.ly/4lcXfsp
📢@scotgov is seeking feedback on key aspects of rural community support: Community-Led Local Development Scottish Rural Network @ScotRuralAction General interest in rural community development Details & survey links at: tinyurl.com/yayyee8a @RuralPolicySRUC @ScotGovRural
Involved in Rural and Island Community Development? Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review-- details here including surveys : bit.ly/4lzZaqL #CLLD #RuralDevelopment
We have also published the Policy and Delivery Context for the Rural Communities Policy Review Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review: stage 2 - review of policy and delivery context - gov.scot
We are pleased to publish the Theories of Change from the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review, with @IpsosScotland Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review: stage 1 - theories of change - gov.scot
Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Rural Communities Policy Review coming up. #Scotland #rural #RuralDevelopment
New Blog by @IanMerrell_ : @SRUC and @ScottishLandCom launch the Rural Land Market Insights Report 2025 at the Royal Highland Show. Available on our Rural Exchange: ruralexchange.scot/blog/new-repor…
#Agricultural #emissions stats are out now for 2023-24, showing dramatic declines over the last two decades. @digitalscots @adr_uk @SRUCResearch @RuralPolicySRUC #environment #farming #climate
The Scottish Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Nitrogen Use statistics were released today for the year 2023-2024. Total agriculture emissions have been in a long-term decline. Since 1990 emissions have fallen by 13%. Discover more insights 👉tinyurl.com/fue3daur
Join us next Wednesday to discuss rural circular economies! Sign up link below.
The next Cross Party Group on Rural policy is on Rural Circular Economies on Wednesday 4th June at 6pm. Confirmed speakers: - Simon Flemington, Moray Waste Busters - Cheryl Robb, Zero Waste Scotland - Helen Ross, Arran Ecosavvy Please sign up: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-party-…
The next Cross Party Group on Rural policy is on Rural Circular Economies on Wednesday 4th June at 6pm. Confirmed speakers: - Simon Flemington, Moray Waste Busters - Cheryl Robb, Zero Waste Scotland - Helen Ross, Arran Ecosavvy Please sign up: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-party-…
Have your say on the future of rural & island communities! 🗣️ Take our 5-minute survey and help shape policy recommendations for the next 5–20 years. We're looking forward to hearing from you! app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/sruc/re-rura… #RuralFutures #IslandCommunities
Great to hear how new entrants have managed to get into farming at the @scotgov Public Landowners conference and to hear @StevenGThomson presenting the evaluation of the Scottish Government’s Starter Farm Initiative. Full report here gov.scot/publications/r…
🚨 Survey closes March 15! 🚨 If you're involved in #CWB, #CommunityLedDevelopment, or similar initiatives in #Scotland, we want to hear from you. 📋 Take the survey: shorturl.at/4Vkec 🔍 Learn more: shorturl.at/q3UJS #LocalEconomy #CommunityDevelopment
#CommunityWealthBuilding in #Scotland: What's Next? If you're involved in #CWB activities on any level, community-led local development, or similar projects and initiatives, we want to hear from you! 📋 Survey: shorturl.at/4Vkec Learn more: shorturl.at/q3UJS
Our Rural Policy CPG on Human Rights in Rural Scotland is just about to start. Join us on Microsoft Teams: shorturl.at/JQJOo Meeting ID: 350 025 795 99 Passcode: cy2tD7kU
New Research Briefing on factors influencing capital investment into Scottish farms published today. Clear correlation with profitability, succession planning, younger farmers and external factors. ruralexchange.scot/blog/new-resea…
Last call for this event next Wednesday 5 March in Parliament-- Human Rights in Rural Scotland. Joining link below, in person or online
Looking forward to a lively discussion on Human Rights in Rural Scotland at the next Rural Policy CPG, with speakers from @ScotHumanRights @PovertyAlliance @HuttonSEGS @AbdnGeography Sign up details below.
We are delighted to be working with @IpsosScotland and @ThinkUHI on this important project, reviewing current @scotgov funding and support for rural communities and making recommendations for the future. More information is on ruralexchange.scot/srcpr/
@RuralPolicySRUC will lead a review of three core elements of the Scottish Government’s existing funding and support to rural communities. To find out more and to get involved, visit ruralexchange.scot/srcpr/ @ScotRuralAction @ScotGovRural @SRUC @scotgov
#CommunityWealthBuilding in #Scotland? Please fill in our survey -- open now until 15 March.
#CommunityWealthBuilding in #Scotland: What's Next? If you're involved in #CWB activities on any level, community-led local development, or similar projects and initiatives, we want to hear from you! 📋 Survey: shorturl.at/4Vkec Learn more: shorturl.at/q3UJS
@RuralPolicySRUC will lead a review of three core elements of the Scottish Government’s existing funding and support to rural communities. To find out more and to get involved, visit ruralexchange.scot/srcpr/ @ScotRuralAction @ScotGovRural @SRUC @scotgov