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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.

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.

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.

The national discussion on food invited people to help shape the future of food in Scotland. It was made up of a discussion paper, stakeholder events and a food blog. This report presents the findings
Author: Scottish Government

This brochure is designed to showcase small scale renewable energy applications that are being used by estates in Scotland to reduce energy bills and diversify income.
Author: Scottish Renewables with SRPBA

This factcard provides summary indications concerning aggregate output, inputs and incomes as well as results from the agricultural census and surveys.
Author: Scottish Government

Aggregate output, input and income statistics, financial results by type of farm and agricultural census statistics for 2007.
Author: Scottish Government

The aim of this research was to provide a better understanding of the community energy project, particularly in a rural context. This document includes case studies on Fintry's community-owned wind tu
Author: ruralnet UK

How has farming changed in the past couple of decades? This abstract of Scottish Agricultural Statistics looks at the period from 1982 to 2007. Tables set out statistics in land use, livestock and lab
Author: A National Statistics Publication for Scotland, Scottish Government

The Woodfuel Task Force was laucnhed by Minister for the Environment Michael Russell in June 2007 with the aim of increasing the supply of wood for renewable energy production. In this Woodfuel Task F
Author: Woodfuel Task Force

This discussion paper is part of the National Food Discussion which will help shape the development of Scotland's first national food policy. In the document the Government sets out its vision and aim
Author: Scottish Government

The purpose of this document is to summarise the key facts related to rural Scotland in order to provide a picture of the lives of its people. The booklet is split into main sections: People and commu
Author: Scottish Government

This guide to Local Food Marketing was produced by the Scottish Agricultural College Food Marketing and funded by the Scottish Government's Rural Directorate. The guide covers different market sector
Author: Scottish Agricultural College Food Marketing

A database of social enterprises in the Highlands and Moray. Full review »

The website for the Landbased Industries Support Service. Full review »

The website for NFU Scotland's campaign for Scottish Food and Farming. Full review »

The website for the Burns National Heritage Park in Alloway. Full review »

A community site for Tullibody. Full review »

Landbased Industries Support Service is an initiative developed by Oatridge College with the needs of landbased businesses in mind. Full review »

The community website for the Isle of Whithorn in Dumfries and Galloway. Full review »

Strathnairn community website Full review »

A comprehensive guide to the Skye and Lochalsh area. Full review »

North West Mull Community Woodland recently bought the West Ardhu and Langamull Woodlands. The site features information on fundraising, maps and more.