Rural Community Gateway

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.

In this Rural Round Up, we bring you news of Historic Scotland funding for the voluntary sector, Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead's 'eat Scottish' week, a new shop hoping to spruce up Scotland's food and drink, how to apply for Young Rural Enterpreuner of the Year and where to find documents from Children in Scotland's Growing up in rural Scotland project.

Post Office Ltd have published proposals to close 42 branches in the North East, Tayside and Fife and to replace a further 37 with outreach services. A six week consultation has began. Find out how you can have your say here.

In Off the Shelf, we highlight some recent additions to our documents library. In this edition you will find out what document is our most popular for the year so far. You will also find information on the Scottish Fossil Code, the Village Halls Summit report and the rural schools consultation.

This document sets out Post Office Ltd's plans for changes to the post office network in the North East, Tayside and Fife. 2,500 branches across the UK are set to close in 2008. You can have your say
Author: Post Office Ltd

The report on the first ever Village Halls Summit, which took place in Aviemore on 22nd February. The report includes a transcript of the Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead's keynote speech, presentat

In 2007/08, Growing up in rural Scotland's research exercise looked at how the needs of young children, families and child-related workers have been considered and included in the rural community plan
Author: Sarah Gillen, Growing up in Rural Scotland

The post office network is changing, and 2,500 branches throughout the UK are set for closure. This Area Plan Proposal gives an outline of plans for the Northern and Western Isles. A local consultatio
Author: Post Office Ltd

The Post Office network is changing, with up to 2,500 post offices set to close or be replaced by outreach services. This Area Plan Proposal for the Highlands of Scotland sets our the proposed plans f
Author: Post Office Ltd

This issue of the Postwatch Scotland newsletter has news on post office closures and local consultations, a difficult to access study and a questionnaire to gather your thoughts on how post offices ca
Author: Postwatch Scotland

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

The Government's response to the public consultation on the future of the post office network which took place from December 2006 to March 2007. The document includes a summary of views and comments a
Author: Department of Trade and Industry

The summary findings from the Scottish Council Foundation's report Can't afford to leave, can't afford to stay. The in-depth study looked at the financial capability and inclusion of three rural commu
Author: Scottish Council Foundation

The Scottish Council Foundation undertook an in-depth study of financial inclusion and capability in rural Scotland. The study looked at three communities: Lochinver, North West Sutherland, Port Ellen
Author: Scottish Council Foundation

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 »

An information tool intended as a support to people coming to live and work in the area. Full review »

This community website has a wealth of information, from an events calendar and notice board to information on the farmer's market and community council minutes.

Register on this site to find out where you can find the cheapest fuel in your area (or the area you are visiting). Free to use and users are allowed up to 20 searches a week...

Delivering Services in Remote and Rural Areas: a transnational project under the Northern Periphery Programme.

The new national transport agency for Scotland.

A website offering a large selection of links to dozens of public transport timetables throughout Scotland.

Whizz around Scotland to your heart's content...but first, check the times!