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Strachur Youth Drama & Community Spaces

Guest blog by Sheena Dowse, Drama Leader, Strachur Youth Drama I’m Sheena Dowse, and I’m a volunteer youth drama leader in Strachur. I’ve…

Empowering Rural Youth as Co-Creators: Rural Youth Europe at the 6th European Rural Parliament

Blog by Rural Youth Europe From 20–23 October 2025, over 400 delegates from across Europe gathered in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland,…

European Rural Parliament 2025 — Redefining Rurality

On October 20-23, over 400 rural delegates from over 40 European countries gathered in Inverurie in the north-east of Scotland for the 6th…

Women’s Aid Orkney host a learning exchange in Kirkwall

In September, Women’s Aid Orkney hosted a learning exchange in Kirkwall. This event brought together community organisations working in and…

Scotland hosts the 6th European Rural Parliament in Inverurie

Under the theme 'rural community solutions to global challenges', for the first time ever, Scotland welcomed over 400 European delegates to…

Rural youth voices for Europe – International Day of Youth

Every year, the United Nations International Day of Youth celebrates the role of young people in driving change and shaping the future.…

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Community Showcase at the Royal Highland Show

Between the 19th and 22nd June, the Royal Highland Show (RHS) returned to Ingliston, bringing together over 210,000 people in a celebration…

Thriving Village Halls Online Event: 100 participants and 3 amazing speakers come together to celebrate Village Halls Week

On Thursday 20th March as part of Village Halls Week 2025, Scottish Rural Action hosted an online event, in partnership with Social…

Women’s Aid Orkney host a learning exchange in Kirkwall

In September, Women’s Aid Orkney hosted a learning exchange in Kirkwall. This event brought together community organisations working in and…

Update on Martyn's Law

Martyn's Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, is proposed UK legislation designed to improve security at public…

New Report: Policy Playing Catch Up on Scotland’s Green Investment Boom

A flood of green investment into Scottish land holdings could deepen existing perceptions of what divides landowners and rural communities…

UK Parliament launches a call for evidence on the cost of living in rural Scotland

The UK Parliament has launched a call for evidence on the cost of living and its impact on rural communities in Scotland. The deadline is…

Strachur Youth Drama & Community Spaces

Guest blog by Sheena Dowse, Drama Leader, Strachur Youth Drama I’m Sheena Dowse, and I’m a volunteer youth drama leader in Strachur. I’ve…

Empowering Rural Youth as Co-Creators: Rural Youth Europe at the 6th European Rural Parliament

Blog by Rural Youth Europe From 20–23 October 2025, over 400 delegates from across Europe gathered in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland,…

European Rural Parliament 2025 — Redefining Rurality

On October 20-23, over 400 rural delegates from over 40 European countries gathered in Inverurie in the north-east of Scotland for the 6th…

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What is Needed to Achieve a Just Transition for Rural and Island Scotland?

Drawing on thirty years of experience in community development and her work with young people in remote and isolated areas, our Acting…

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20 Minute Neighbourhoods: Isle of Jura

Barbara Grieve, our Research and Finance Officer, has been researching a few case studies across rural and island Scotland. Here she…

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Community Wealth Building: Tradition Bearing

Barbara Grieve, our Research and Finance Officer, has been researching a few case studies across rural and island Scotland. Here she…

Community Wealth Building: Micro Enterprises

Barbara Grieve, our Research and Finance Officer, has been researching a few case studies across rural and island Scotland. Here she looks…

Community Transport as a form of Community Wealth Building?

Barbara Grieve, our Research and Finance Officer, has been conducting interviews with various people across rural and island Scotland to…

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Village Halls Week 2026

Browse News & Blog

Strachur Youth Drama & Community Spaces

Empowering Rural Youth as Co-Creators: Rural Youth Europe at the 6th European Rural Parliament

European Rural Parliament 2025 — Redefining Rurality

Women’s Aid Orkney host a learning exchange in Kirkwall

Scotland hosts the 6th European Rural Parliament in Inverurie

Rural youth voices for Europe – International Day of Youth

Community Showcase at the Royal Highland Show

Thriving Village Halls Online Event: 100 participants and 3 amazing speakers come together to celebrate Village Halls Week

Women’s Aid Orkney host a learning exchange in Kirkwall

Update on Martyn's Law

New Report: Policy Playing Catch Up on Scotland’s Green Investment Boom

UK Parliament launches a call for evidence on the cost of living in rural Scotland

Strachur Youth Drama & Community Spaces

Empowering Rural Youth as Co-Creators: Rural Youth Europe at the 6th European Rural Parliament

European Rural Parliament 2025 — Redefining Rurality

What is Needed to Achieve a Just Transition for Rural and Island Scotland?

20 Minute Neighbourhoods: Isle of Jura

Community Wealth Building: Tradition Bearing

Community Wealth Building: Micro Enterprises

Community Transport as a form of Community Wealth Building?

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Rural & Islands Place Planning Learning Exchange & Design Workshop

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