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Martyn's Law, also known as the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, is proposed UK legislation designed to improve security at public venues to protect against terrorism. Named after Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena ...

We are recruiting two Project Leads funded by the Scottish Government and Scottish Rural Network. Take a look! Project Lead – Rural Youth Action Network Salary £31,800 pro rata Pension 6% employer contribution Hours 4 days per week (negotiable) Leave ...

International Youth Day was established by the United Nations in 1999. The UN recognized the importance of investing in youth as a means to foster sustainable development, peace, and security. The day was officially designated to be celebrated ...

Scottish Rural Action is organising the General Election Hustings on 2 July, providing an opportunity for direct engagement with candidate MPs. Participants can question political parties on their visions for the future of rural and island Scotland ...

We want to thank everyone who will visit our stand at the Community Showcase event at the Royal Highland Show this year. As a token of our gratitude, we are delighted to present you with a wee pack of organic sprouting mix made up of a blend of ...

In April 2024, Scottish Rural Action collaborated with three rural community healthcare advocates - Ron Gunn, Caithness Health Action Team, Neil Campbell, NHS SOS and Dr Gordon Baird, Galloway Community Hospital Action Group - to host an online ...

We wanted to say a big thanks to Sheena Boyd who recently stepped down as a trustee of Scottish Rural Action. She was co-opted in 2017 and then elected as a Director in 2018, and she has certainly worked hard for her term! We are so grateful for her ...

Christine Fairbairn, our Engagement and Membership Lead, writes... Community spaces and village halls are often the unsung heroes of our rural and island communities, adapting to meet the diverse needs of the local communities. They serve as ...

A huge thanks is owed to our youth consultant, Innes Morgan, who this year took a step back from Scottish Rural Action. Innes started working with the organisation when he was 16 in 2021 , and so has forever held the title 'youngest member of staff!' ...

Working with Dr. Elizabeth Lawson from Newcastle University, and hearing directly from members and other representatives in rural and island communities, we submitted a response to the Scottish Government's Water, Wastewater and Drainage Policy ...

A recent House of Commons Committee report includes recommendations to government on the impact of the cost of living crisis on rural communities in Scotland. We submitted evidence to this inquiry and are pleased to see the work being considered. The ...

On the 31st of January, we gave evidence on the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill. You can view this session in full here and a particular point from our chair, Theona Morrison, below. Click here to find out more about the Bill and ...

Thirty rural and island young people gathered in the Scottish Parliament on Thursday to bring forward a set of demands, asking for action on a variety of priorities including arts and culture, housing and transport. Representing areas across Scotland ...

We are excited to announce we are recruiting for several trustees to join our board! Do you believe in rural and island communities and what they contribute to Scotland as a whole? Join us! Send your CV, the details of two referees and a short cover ...

We have made a wee advent calendar showcasing some of what we have been up to this year. It's been an inspiring 2023 with rural and island communities continuing to show themselves as resilient and the homes of many solutions. Thanks to everyone for ...

A flood of green investment into Scottish land holdings could deepen existing perceptions of what divides landowners and rural communities if new understanding, policies and regulation don’t keep up, a study by researchers at The James Hutton ...

If passed, the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill seeks to support farming, forestry, and rural communities. We recently submitted a response to the Enquiry on the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill, sending our views to ...

The Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament (SRIP) returned for its fifth edition with three days of dynamic discussions and engagement with rural and island communities across Scotland. Hosted at the Nevis Centre in Fort William from Wednesday 1st to ...

Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament Opens With Three Days of Rural Empowerment and Discussion in Fort William The Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament (SRIP) is to return for its fifth edition, promising three days of dynamic discussions and ...

The time is now: full registration for the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament 2023 is now officially OPEN! It's time to turn your interest into action and secure your seat. Taking place between the 1st and the 3rd of November 2023 at the Nevis ...