Scotland: National Rural Network
A picture tells a thousand words. It's a well worn cliche, but one I happen to think is true. So, why not share your photos with others in rural Scotland? You can get involved with the website in a number of ways, including adding your photos to our Gallery. We've started the Images of Rural Scotland group with the aim of sharing and gathering lots of photos reflecting all aspects of rural Scotland - from youth projects to natural heritage. And it's easy to do - just follow our new step by step Guide to adding your photos. If you need any assistance just get in touch by emailing editor@ruralgateway.org.uk or calling 01463 251 733.
How do you use the Rural Network website? Are there things you particularly like about the site? And are there things you think we could be doing better? Ipsos Mori are currently carrying out an online survey to help inform future development of the website and we're encouraging as many people as possible to take part to give us the best possible picture. You can get more information, and a link to the survey, in Take part in our online survey.
A series of 20 regional events are taking place across Scotland as part of the Scottish National Rural Network. You can get dates and venues of events in your area by visiting our Regional Events page.
The East Renfrewshire regional event takes place on 4th February at Glen Halls in Neilston. This is a good opportunity to hear about rural funding opportunities and projects in the area and further afield. You can get more information in Book now for East Renfrewshire regional event.
Featured Project: Flanders MossDavid Pickett from SNH gave a very interesting presentation at the Forth Valley and Lomond regional event about two projects linking communities to the Flanders Moss peatland. You can now find out more about the project, and get links to further information in Featured Project: Flanders Moss.
If you're involved in a Graveyard project, or thinking about undertaking the restoration or conservation of a graveyard, then why not get involved in our Graveyard projects forum? Old Logie Graveyard Group are happy to share their expertise. Look out for a Featured Project article from this group coming to the website next week.
You can now watch a short film from the regional event in Rural Aberdeenshire. It's a great chance to see the event in action and hear from some of the participants. Find out more Video from Rural Aberdeenshire regional event available.
The dates for the public meetings to discuss the interim report from the Inquiry into the Future of Agricultural Support in Scotland have been changed in the Western Isles. Meetings in Benbecula and Stornoway will now take place in March instead of February. You can get more information in Pack Inquiry public meetings - change of dates for Western Isles.
A package of measures has been announced aimed at simplifying new rules on the electronic identification of sheep. More information is available here.
Monday 25th January was the 251th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns. We're sure lots of you celebrated the occassion with a Burns Supper. If so, why not share your photos in our Burns Supper Gallery? You can upload them be following our Guide to adding your photos or send your photos to editor@ruralgateway.org.uk.
South Kintyre householders offered free energy reportHouseholders in South Kintyre are being offered a free personalised home energy report which will illustrate how they can reduce energy bills by around £300. You can get more information in South Kintyre householders offered free home energy reports.
Two WiSE (Widllife Safe) Marine Wildlife Training and Accreditation courses are being run by Wild Scotland, one in Kyle of Lochalsh and one in North Berwick. You can get more details in our events calendar.
If you're thinking of walking on one of Scotland's coastal paths, or even tackling the whole coast, then take a look at the Scottish Coastal Paths website. There is lots of excellent information including maps of paths and photos of routes. Find out more in the Bulletin Board posting Want to walk a coastal path?
If you're embarking on a new project this year, why not take a look at our Projects Database and Featured Projects to see what others in rural Scotland are doing and to get top tips from successful projects?
Remember, as a registered user of the website you can add your own content directly to the site including news, bulletin board posting, forum topics and events. All you have to do is log in and then use the Create Content link on the right hand side of the web page.
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