Rural Development
Wednesday 13/08/2008
Rural interest groups to provide feedback.
Tuesday 01/07/2008
New Member appointed.
Monday 09/06/2008
New one-stop-shop to help those living and working in rural areas to access funding.
Friday 06/06/2008
Go ahead given for conclusion of agreement on future development of land and property.
Monday 02/06/2008
A new group is established to help shape properous future for rural Scotland.
Monday 12/05/2008
Report outlining future vision for crofting in 21st century Scotland published.
Sunday 11/05/2008
Four additional Grey Squirrel Control Officers to be employed in woodlands in the south of Scotland.
Friday 09/05/2008
Supporting rural communities a 'priority for the Scottish Government' - Minister.
Sunday 06/04/2008
Rural areas to share £800 million as development programme now ready and waiting.
Monday 10/03/2008
£57 million to grow local economies, improve rural facilities and conserve the environment.
Saturday 23/02/2008
Funding to ensure non-crofting rural areas have access to range of grants.
Friday 22/02/2008
Rural Affairs Secretary vows to work with Scottish farmers.
Cabinet Secretary vows to work with farmers for a strong, sustainable rural economy.
Wednesday 20/02/2008
Independent report supports direction of rural policy in Scotland.
Tuesday 19/02/2008
First Scottish wildcat survey in 20 years launched.
Monday 11/02/2008
Two public meetings to discuss possible extension of crofting tenure.
Wednesday 06/02/2008
Chair appointed to advisory body.
Monday 28/01/2008
Community right to buy legislation receives over 60 registrations of interest.
Thursday 17/01/2008
Chief Medical Officer advises pregnant women to avoid close contact with sheep during lambing season.
Wednesday 19/12/2007
Proposals to extend crofting to areas outside the traditional Crofting Counties.