Scottish Government

Rural Development

Thursday 27/01/2005

Priorities set for rural areas [Rural Development]

20 areas identified which suffer disadvantage in service provision and opportunities.

Monday 17/01/2005

Deer Commission for Scotland [Rural Development]

Announcement of appointments and re-appointments.

Wednesday 12/01/2005

More Information on Farm Subsidy Payments to be Published [Rural Development]

Minister says more information on subsidy payments will be made available under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act.

Tuesday 21/12/2004

Agricultural Business Development Scheme [Rural Development]

Almost £600,000 shared among farmers involved in diversification projects.

Thursday 16/12/2004

Crofters Commission [Rural Development]

Re-appointment of Chair and members of commission.

Friday 29/10/2004

Budgets set for National Parks [Rural Development]

Loch Lomond and Trossachs and Cairngorms to share £33 million over the next three years.

Crofters' right to buy land confirmed [Rural Development]

Executive backs aim of ensuring viability of crofting communities.

Thursday 28/10/2004

A vision for the future of Scotland's forests [Rural Development]

Ministers accept all recommendations in report on long-term role of forest estate.

Wednesday 27/10/2004

Barra land taken over by Scottish Ministers [Rural Development]

Transfer of the 3,600 hectare estate donated by Ian Macneil has been completed.

Friday 22/10/2004

Scottish foods showcased in the Netherlands [Rural Development]

Guests enjoy an 'Evening of Scottish Culture' at the Berlage Stock Exchange in Amsterdam.

Monday 30/08/2004

Rural petrol stations scheme expands [Rural Development]

Extension of scheme which offers grant support for businesses in rural communities.

Wednesday 25/08/2004

Rural Challenge Fund applications [Rural Development]

Rural communities invited to propose projects and apply for 2005/06 cash.

Monday 23/08/2004

Minister visits Orkney islands [Rural Development]

Rural Development Minister on two day visit to the islands Orkney and Stronsay.

Tuesday 17/08/2004

Housing grant increase for crofting communities [Rural Development]

Housing grants for some of Scotland’s most remote communities to increase by up to 90%.

Friday 13/08/2004

Special status for Scottish farmed salmon [Rural Development]

Measures to restrict imports from non-EU countries come into effect.

Thursday 12/08/2004

Annual Rural Report 2004 [Rural Development]

Minister says report shows Executive is delivering for rural Scotland.

Friday 18/06/2004

FM delivers Sabhal Mor Ostaig annual lecture [Rural Development]

First Minister says Highlands & Islands are an inspiration for Scotland's future.

Thursday 17/06/2004

Report on urban rural classification [Rural Development]

Evidence base to inform policies and initiatives affecting rural communities.

Friday 04/06/2004

Minister praises tourism in Highlands & Islands [Rural Development]

Tourism Minister addresses Highlands and Islands Enterprise Network annual conference.

Thursday 27/05/2004

Draft terms for northern ferry service [Rural Development]

Proposed conditions for re-tendering of lifeline ferry routes to Orkney and Shetland.