Topics
In these pages we will be looking at issues that impact on the countryside. We will cover agriculture, forestry, fisheries, crofting, wildlife, landscape and biodiversity.Countryside
In these pages we will be looking at issues that impact on the countryside. We will cover agriculture, forestry, fisheries, crofting, wildlife, landscape and biodiversity.
Enterprise
Welcome to the Enterprise pages. These contain advice, news and information ranging from start your own business or join a credit union to the latest initiatives for the tourist industry or developments in broadband. You will also find links, documents and a discussion forum under the Enterprise heading.
Communities
Welcome to the Communities section of the Rural Gateway website. Here, you can find out about all aspects of community development, from accessing funding for local projects to working with your Community Council. This is also where we aim to bring together rural communities across Scotland, to share ideas, information and general chat about what works and what doesn't work in your community.
Gaelic
New! We have a Gaelic newsfeed direct from the Scotsman.com website. Some items carry a short English translation.
Health and Caring
Welcome to the Health and Caring section where topical issues such as rural health provision and free health care for the elderly are covered. You will also find some useful links to other websites on subjects such as healthy eating and diet.
Local Services
Service provision in rural Scotland generates a lot of debate. We will carry regular updates on this topic and you can download information from our document library on this subject. Watch the discussion forums too where you can e-mail your view directly into the online debate.
Learning
There is so much for everyone to learn out there no matter where you live in rural Scotland. And there are plenty of flexible ways to learn! Keep up to date with latest news or use the links section which can take you direct to information on distance learning, your local college or the excellent learndirect Scotland website.
Culture and Leisure
In rural Scotland there is a huge (and seemingly growing) number of arts festivals, sports and Highland Games events taking place throughout the year. The 2003 Scottish Land Reform bill will encourage more people to get out and enjoy our beautiful landscape. Use this section to learn more about some of these events and the organisations behind them.
Funding
Find news, deadlines and events on funding here. Plus a funding guide and other useful information. Discuss your funding problems in the forum.