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Rural Issues in Scotland

Rural Scotland, covering 95 per cent of the land area and 18 per cent of the population, is an integral part of the country's economy, environment and culture. The Scottish Government's aim is to promote development in rural areas and empower communities.

The Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP) is a £1.6 billion programme of economic, environmental and social measures designed to develop rural Scotland over the next few years, until 2013.

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Land supports 1 in 6 Scottish jobs rural landscape

Rural land makes up 97 per cent of the country, accounts for one in every six jobs and generates over £17 billion a year for the economy.

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Page updated: Monday, November 9, 2009