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    <description>The gateway for information and services to Rural Communities in Scotland</description>
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				Your Project: re:discover Borders
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2330</link>
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				Dawn MacKay tells us about re:discover Borders, a project which aims to improve mental wellbeing by supporting people to discover/rediscover activities and interests they enjoy. Find out more about the project, and how you can get involved, here.       
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			<pubDate>22-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Europe's biggest windfarm gets go-ahead
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2329</link>
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				The 152-turbine Clyde windfarm has been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Government. The windfarm will be the largest onshore windfarm in Europe.    
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			<pubDate>21-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Rural Jobs Round Up 37
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2327</link>
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				If you're looking for a change of career or a job in a rural area, take a look at our Rural Jobs Round Up.  
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			<pubDate>18-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Rural Round Up 95
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2326</link>
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				In our latest Rural Round Up you can get the link to a new online shop for spruce products, find out about the Caledonian Canal Ceilidh Trail, discover why young countryside rangers from across Europe are coming to Aberdeenshire, find out how to make nominations for the Scottish Green Energy Awards and learn how neuro-linguistic programming is helping young people in the North East to set goals.        
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			<pubDate>18-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				New Highland Youth Convenor wanted
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2325</link>
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				The Highland Council are currently seeking a new Highland Youth Convenor to help ensure that the voice of young people is heard on issues and developments that affect them.   
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			<pubDate>17-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Climate change and rural Scotland - new film explores possible futures
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2323</link>
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				A new film made by the Macaulay Institute shows what life could be like in rural Scotland in 2050. In 'Choosing our Tomorrows' video diaries from a farming family show three possible scenarios for rural Scotland's future.    
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			<pubDate>16-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				First Marine Bill hopes to strike the right balance
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2322</link>
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				The Scottish Government have published their proposals for the country's first Marine Bill in the 'Sustainable Seas For All' consultation document. Their aim is to strike the right balance between the long term viability of marine industry and enhanced protection of Scotland's marine environment. If you are interested in any aspect of Scotland's seas this is your chance to have your say.  
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			<pubDate>15-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Calling young photographers
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2318</link>
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				The summer holidays are a great time for all the young photographers out there to enter the Rural Gateway photo competition.     
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			<pubDate>11-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Two new arts projects want your contributions
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2317</link>
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				Two new arts projects are seeking contributions from all around the country. Placebook Scotland want you to capture your 'place's' identity in words, music or images. Days Like This want to hear your true extraordinary stories that take place in one day.      
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			<pubDate>11-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				SRDP open day in Ayr
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2316</link>
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				The Scottish Government are holding an SRDP open day in Auchincruive, Ayr in July 2008 to help rural businesses and community groups.    
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			<pubDate>10-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Off the Shelf - July 2008
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2315</link>
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				In Off the Shelf we highlight some recent additions to our documents library. This month's edition features a review of the Scottish response to 2007's Foot and Mouth outbreak, a new report on the conservation of golden eagles, a booklet aimed at getting farms and estates into renewable energy and a factcard for Scottish agriculture in 2007.    
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			<pubDate>10-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Fuel petition calls for action
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2314</link>
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				A petition has been launched calling for action to reduce the cost of fuel in Scotland's islands and rural areas. Almost 2000 people have already signed the petition.       
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			<pubDate>10-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Free SCVO membership for small voluntary organisations
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2313</link>
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				The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations has introduced a new form of membership available free to all voluntary organisations based in Scotland with an annual income of less than &#163;25,000. Find out more here.   
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			<pubDate>09-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				International Spotlight - Rural Development Foundation Poland
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2312</link>
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				Anna Bjerstedt of Poland's Rural Development Foundation tells us about two of their successful programmes e-Vita and the Witryna Wiejska website - which translates as Rural Gateway!       
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			<pubDate>09-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[
				Rural Jobs Round Up 36
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2311</link>
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				In our latest Rural Jobs Round Up you'll find links to the vacancy pages of a number of rural organisations as well as information on some current rural vacancies.   
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			<pubDate>07-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Rural Rambling 15
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2309</link>
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				In his latest Rural Rambling, Patrick Vickery tells us about his experiences as a guinea pig for a new planning website.   
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			<pubDate>04-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Rare bird tops Going Wild photo competition
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2308</link>
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				We are delighted to announce the winner and runner up of the Going Wild in Rural Scotland theme of our photo competition. Richard Chew's exceptional photo of a red-necked Phalarope took the top spot.      
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			<pubDate>04-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[
				Rural Round Up 94
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2307</link>
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				In our latest Rural Round Up, you'll find news of Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop's recent award win, a new website for Scottish moorlands, a fundraising fashion show, a new brochure urging farmers and landowners to get into renewables, the last call for entries to the Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards and funding success for a Bute landscape conservation and regeneration project.      
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			<pubDate>03-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Your Enterprise - Isle of Skye Fudge Company
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2306</link>
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				In our first Your Enterprise article, Carole Inglis tells us about her company Isle of Skye Fudge Company. Why did she decide to start the business? Where did she go for help and advice? And what tips does she have for other rural entrepreuners? Find out here.      
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			<pubDate>02-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				What's Going On? June 2008
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2305</link>
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				In 'What's Going On?' you tell us about exciting community and cultural events in your area. In this edition we have reviews of the World Ceilidh Music Festival, a gig for local young bands in Dingwall and much more.      
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			<pubDate>02-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				More young people  invited to have their say on living and working in the Highlands and Islands 
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2304</link>
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				Bill Mitchell gives us an update on the major Highlands and Islands youth migration study currently being carried out. Hundreds of young people have already completed an online survey. What are their perceptions of the Highlands and Islands? You'll also find out how to take part in the survey, and you don't have to live in the Highlands and Islands or be under 30 to help!  
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			<pubDate>01-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				Special report: A second life for Johnshaven Fish Festival
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2303</link>
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				In this special report, Petra Vergunst speaks to organisers of the popular Johnshaven Fish Festival. Attracting up to 5000 visitors caused some problems. In 2007, the festival organisation was handed over to a non-constituted group of young people. How did they refocus this successful festival? Find out here. 
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			<pubDate>01-Jul-08</pubDate>
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				SRDP roadshows in Cairngorms National Park
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2302</link>
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				The Cairngorms National Park Authority is holding a series of information roadshows throughout the Park in July with the aim of demystifying the Scotland Rural Development Programme. Find out more here.   
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			<pubDate>30-Jun-08</pubDate>
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				Help needed to map Scotland's disability groups
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2301</link>
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				A new research project commissioned by the Scottish Government aims to develop a clear picture or map of Scotland's disability organisations and groups. Quarriers and Lucy Johnstone research are aiming to contact as many charities and voluntary organisations as possible, and they're looking for your help. 
       
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			<pubDate>27-Jun-08</pubDate>
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				SEARS service will cut red tape for farmers
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2300</link>
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				A ground-breaking new one-stop-shop which will cut red tape and bureaucratic burdens for farmers and other rural land managers was launched at the Royal Highland Show by Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead.      
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			<pubDate>24-Jun-08</pubDate>
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				Car sharing could save money and planet
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2299</link>
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				A new car share scheme has been launched in the Highlands and Islands and could help travellers save money and the planet.     
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			<pubDate>19-Jun-08</pubDate>
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				Colonsay wants new crofters
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2297</link>
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				The community of Colonsay, with help from the Scottish Land Fund, have bought an area of land with the intention of turning it into five crofts. They are currently encouraging applications from motivated, resourceful people to take on these new crofts. Find out more here.   
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			<pubDate>17-Jun-08</pubDate>
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			<title>
				<![CDATA[
				Gateway Guide to Sustainable Development
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2139</link>
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				The Gateway Guide is a new regular feature which aims to give you an introduction to terms and concepts we hear all the time, but might be unsure of. Our first concept is 'sustainable development'.                
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			<pubDate>11-Jun-08</pubDate>
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				<![CDATA[
				Off the Shelf - June 2008
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2296</link>
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				In Off the Shelf we highlight some recent additions to our documents library. In this edition you can find out about the final report from the Committee of Inquiry on Crofting, the post office consultation for the North East, Tayside and Fife and more.   
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			<pubDate>10-Jun-08</pubDate>
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				Rural Direct to help communities access funding
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			<link>http://www.ruralgateway.org.uk/item/2295</link>
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				A new service to help community groups in rural Scotland access a range of funding programmes has been officially launched by Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead. Find out what the Rural Direct service can do for you here . . .      
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			<pubDate>09-Jun-08</pubDate>
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