Scottish Government

Rural Development

Thursday 25/04/2013

New Appointment to Land Reform Group [Rural Development]

Replacement appointed as former vice-chair steps aside.

Monday 25/03/2013

Severe Weather - Update [Rural Development]

Transport Minister visits Isle of Arran.

Friday 01/03/2013

Environment Minister visits Raasay [Rural Development]

Discussions held on future of island’s sporting rights

Thursday 25/10/2012

Schmallenberg (SBV) update [Rural Development]

Surveillance highlights the need to source stock responsibly.

Tuesday 25/09/2012

Crofting convenor appointed [Rural Development]

Skye crofter will be the first convenor

Wednesday 12/09/2012

Voice for farming new entrants [Rural Development]

Advisory panel launched to support next generation

Wednesday 22/08/2012

£20 million rural boost [Rural Development]

More than £20 million approved in latest Rural Priorities funding

Monday 30/07/2012

Milk momentum must continue [Rural Development]

Lochhead addresses rally and announces £100k support for farmer collaboration.

Thursday 28/06/2012

Long leases bill passes final hurdle [Rural Development]

Scottish Parliament approves Long Leases (Scotland) Bill.

Monday 28/05/2012

Machrihanish Community flying high [Rural Development]

Community buyout completed.

Sunday 25/03/2012

Rural parliament for Scotland [Rural Development]

Greater voice for rural communities.

Wednesday 22/02/2012

Dining out on a design [Rural Development]

Student wins competition to design logo for the National Food and Drink conference.

Wednesday 01/02/2012

Obama’s aide offers food for thought [Rural Development]

International speakers join home-grown talent for food and drink conference.

Thursday 05/01/2012

Crofting Commission Members appointed [Rural Development]

Crofting Commission appointments announced.

New year new era for crofting [Rural Development]

First Crofting elections begin as appointed members named.

Sunday 01/01/2012

Protecting our wildlife [Rural Development]

Latest elements of Wildlife and Natural Environment Act come into force.

Friday 23/12/2011

Rural Education Commission Final Call [Rural Development]

Last opportunity to contribute evidence on future of rural education.

Tuesday 20/12/2011

Highlands & Islands to receive £3.8m [Rural Development]

Eight projects to benefit from European funding.

Thursday 08/12/2011

New kitchen to inspire future masterchefs [Rural Development]

New school kitchen to inspire budding future chefs

Friday 02/12/2011

First foot in America's door [Rural Development]

First step in process of reintroducing red meat and haggis exports to USA.