Rural Development

Rural Development News

In this section, you'll find rural development news, including the latest on the Scotland Rural Development Programme and other funding streams.

Rural Development Funding

Want to find out about rural development funding opportunities? This is the place. Here, you'll find information on the Scotland Rural Development Programme, Rural Priorities, LEADER and other funding opportunities. You'll also find information on who can provide advice and support.

LEADER

LEADER is part of the Scotland Rural Development Programme, aimed at promoting economic and community development within rural areas. In this section, you'll find further info on LEADER and how to contact your LEADER Local Action Group.

Rural Priorities

Rural Priorities is a competitive fund to deliver targeted environmental, social and economic benefits. Here, you'll find information on Rural Priorities, the application process and contact details for your local Regional Proposal Assessment Committee.

Projects Database

Find out about rural projects happening across rural Scotland in our fully searchable projects database. You can search for projects in your area, by theme or by keyword.

Featured projects

Get inspired with our featured project case studies. Here you'll find innovative projects and examples of good practice, as well as get tips on facing challenges and funding applications.

Regional events

Find out about the regional events taking part around the country as part of the Scottish National Rural Network.

Rural Direct

Rural Direct is a free service for helping consituted community groups in rural Scotland to access funding. Here, you can find out more about the service and how it can help your group.

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