Scottish Government

Rural Development

Wednesday 13/02/2002

Satellite broadband spreads over Scotland [Rural Development]

BT extends range of high-speed Internet service in rural areas after Highlands trial.

Friday 25/01/2002

£2.5m cash boost for rural communities [Rural Development]

Community-based projects across rural Scotland to share a cash boost of more than £2.5 million.

Thursday 24/01/2002

£17m for rural communities [Rural Development]

European funds awarded to 13 action groups, supporting local programmes in rural areas.

Wednesday 16/01/2002

FM responds to countryside protest [Rural Development]

Dumping manure on the doorstep of Bute House shows how out of touch rural protesters are.

Friday 02/11/2001

Parliament approves rural schemes extension [Rural Development]

Application extension for rural schemes has been given formal approval by Parliament.

Tuesday 30/10/2001

Rural poverty report published [Rural Development]

Better acccess to services and employment identified as way ahead for rural Scotland.

Thursday 25/10/2001

Cyber gateway to swing open [Rural Development]

Rural communities to have own website to connect the countryside with decision-makers.

Thursday 11/10/2001

Transport schemes strengthen communities [Rural Development]

Minister visits Lewis and Harris as part of 3-day tour of rural community transport schemes.

Wednesday 10/10/2001

Lifeline links to Islands [Rural Development]

New ferry heralds era of efficient transport links for Islanders and Rural Communities.

Rural transport schemes provide vital links [Rural Development]

Minister visits Benbecula and Uist as part of 3-day tour of rural community transport schemes.

Tuesday 25/09/2001

Focused support for rural communities [Rural Development]

Steps to target Executive support for Scotland’s remotest communities were announced today.

Tuesday 11/09/2001

New tourism growth market identified [Rural Development]

Outdoor holidays worth £700 million a year could help economy recover from Foot and Mouth.

Wednesday 05/09/2001

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill [Rural Development]

Details from the Executive's legislative programme.

Monday 03/09/2001

More time for rural diversification projects [Rural Development]

Deadline extended because of difficulties raised by Foot and Mouth Disease.