Scottish Rural Network

🚧 Big progress on the A9! Construction is ramping up as part of Scotland’s commitment to safer, more resilient roads. 🔗ruralnetwork.scot/news/construct… #A9Dualling #InfrastructureScotland #TransportScotland #CivilEngineering #ConnectingCommunities #Perth #Inverness

Well done to the @GlenuigInn, just awarded £352,800 from the Scottish Land Fund to help achieve community ownership! Support was also provided by @Plunkett_UK who deliver the Scottish Rural & Island Community-Owned Pub initiative funded by @scotruralnet instagram.com/p/DMhzaXcx85f/…

Its #FarmSafetyWeek check out this blog from #FarmSafetyFoundation on The Unseen Risk on Britain’s Farms 🔗yellowwellies.org/the-unseen-ris… #yellowwelliesuk #RSBAI #SAYFC #Crofting #Farming #Agri

An evaluation report about the Regional Land Use Partnerships (RLUPs) has been published, highlighting the progress made during the pilot programme. Full news article and report link; ruralnetwork.scot/news/3386/ @cairngormsnews @lomondtrossachs @CommunityLandSc @ScottishLandCom

At just 12 years old, William Sayers' life changed forever when an accident with an unguarded PTO shaft caused him to lose his right arm. With exceptional resilience, William has made it his mission to raise awareness, sit at the table and ensure others don't suffer the same…

It's #FarmSafetyWeek check out the @YellowWelliesUK blog 13YEARS, 13STORIES. 🥾 🔗ow.ly/aPxt50WtYHW #crofting #farming #agriculture #SAYFC #Wellbeing #RSABI

📢The @AngusRuralPship Community-Led Vision Fund is open for funding bids! @ResilienceScot @CES_Tweet @DTAScot @ScottishCCs @BioregionTay @scvotweet #communityled #clld

Collars to help walkers navigate livestock and boost sustainable farming backed by ministers scotsman.com/hays-way/cow-c… #ktif #scottishagriculture #scottishfarming

It's #FarmSafetyWeek 2025! 🚜Check out @YellowWelliesuk blog 🔗ow.ly/pFrm50WsEw2 💚 #SAYCF #RSABI #Farmstrong #MindYourHead #YellowWellies #RuralWellbeing #FarmSafety #YellowWelliesUK #Crofting #Farming

Today marks the start of our 13th annual #FarmSafetyWeek 13 years of stories 13 years of heartbreak 13 years of lives changed forever but still too many rely on luck to get home safely Please get involved all week - like & share our content or post your own 💛

Applications are now open for the Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund (KTIF) and due by 11:59pm on 7 September. For more information and to apply, visit ruralpayments.org/topics/all-sch…

🌍 The Scottish Connections Fund is open! Grants up to £5,000 available for projects celebrating Scotland’s global ties. Apply by 9 Sept 2025. 🔗 ow.ly/GX8o50WrIYW #ScottishConnections #ScotlandDiaspora

Ever wondered how rural and island communities in Scotland are tackling child poverty? Caroline Hastings shares lessons learned on the road —read the full guest blog now! 👉ow.ly/uQx750WqCpi

🍃Eilean Siar Energy has launched 2 boost community ownership of Western Isles windfarms—up to 20%! Fully realised, this could be the UK’s largest community-owned wind project - 80MW of clean energy in local hands. 🔗ow.ly/IOcx50WqwfA #Renewables #CommunityEmpowerment

Consultation open! Have your say on the future of the Fruit and Vegetable Aid Scheme in Scotland. Find out more and respond to the consultation by 14 September 2025 at consult.gov.scot/agriculture-an…

🚧 Big step forward for island connectivity! Shetland Islands Council has approved a major feasibility study into undersea tunnels connecting key isles. Island connectivity could be entering a bold new chapter. 🌊🚗 Read more 🔗 ow.ly/c8Vt50WqsKq

🤩 Great news for rural Scotland! Communities in the North East are set to benefit from faster, more reliable broadband thanks to new funding and local partnerships. Digital inclusion just got a big boost! 💻🌱 🔗ow.ly/HIX750Wqoo6

🚨 We're holding public consultations across Scotland as part of our Service Delivery Review. This includes: 📍 Isle of Muck, Highland 📍Colintraive, Argyll and Bute 📍Corriecravie, North Ayrshire 📍Crianlarich, Stirling 👉Details and confirm attendance: firescotland.gov.uk/service-delive…

Applications for up to £200,000 to build farming skills & improve biodiversity have opened. The Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund will also consider requests for multi-year funding, subject to budgetary confirmation each financial year. Details: tinyurl.com/ycxa4wxm

Manage deer in the lowlands? Don't miss the @LDNScotland Summit & AGM on Sunday July 27. Great opportunity to hear from speakers about incentives, larder infrastructure, drones & more. Register now by emailing [email protected] @scotforestry @ForestryLS @transcotland