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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

We just published two resources on Community Wealth Building (CWB) monitoring and evaluation in Scotland: - an evidence review and, - a new monitoring framework with rural and island indicators. Read more: www.ruralexchange.scot/community-we... #CommunityWealthBuilding #CWB #Scotland

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

New recommendations to strengthen support for Scotland’s rural communities have been published in the final #RuralPolicyReview report. By @srucnews.bsky.social for Government, it sets out ways towards a more joined up approach and stronger rural insights in decision-making. bit.ly/4oMg4Fs

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Going to the Royal Highland Show? Join the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review Showcase! 18 June | 9:30–10:30 Be part of the conversation on rural policy in Scotland, as we launch the Review final report. eventbrite.co.uk/e/scottish-r... #RuralPolicy #Scotland #RuralCommunities

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Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review Showcase

A panel discussion on the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review, with publication of the final report

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

What does the new Scottish Government mean for rural policy? @srucnews.bsky.social's Jane Atterton & Carey Doyle reflect on risks and opportunities 👇 www.ruralexchange.scot/blog/reframi...

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Recordings, minutes & slides from the Cross Party Group in Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy (2021–26) are now online 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/research/res... #RuralScotland #RuralPolicy #ScottishParliament #FoodSystems #LandUse #RuralEconomy #SRUC #ScottishRuralAction #ScotlandFoodAndDrink

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

🌿 Experience with land management, conservation, tourism, wildlife, forestry or moorland communities? We want your views on livestock grazing & how digital tools could help, as part of the digirangeland project! 🐑 💻10–15 min survey, closes 22 April 👉 shorter.me/8BZ-m

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SRUC @srucnews.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Applications are open for the Agricultural Communications Award. The Fordyce Maxwell Award for Agricultural Communications celebrates SRUC students who are helping to share the story of agriculture in creative and impactful ways. Read more and apply 👉 www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/app...

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

📢 Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review Reports out now! Evidence from SRN, SRA & CLLD: bit.ly/4sswQdZ Six rural & island case studies: bit.ly/482umut Recommendations to come, June 2026

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

What’s next for Community Wealth Building in Scotland? ✨ Our new study looks beyond pilots and the Bill to what already works in rural & island areas— and recommends accelerating local practice bit.ly/40QYy7V #CommunityWealthBuilding #RuralScotland #Island #NISRIE

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Any final takers for the Cross Party Group in Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy on Monday, 9 March? Sign up: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Join us at the next Rural Policy CPG on 8th October 2025 to discuss how can we change the food system to benefit people and planet? Sign up to join us in person or online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Interested in rural community development? There are many opportunities to get involved in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review! bit.ly/4lzZaqL The Youth Survey is now live, please complete and share: bit.ly/46Gldbr

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Applied for Community Led Local Development funding? Interested in Rural Community Development? Share your views in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review. CLLD Applicant Survey bit.ly/3IlgCRP General Interest Survey bit.ly/4eNxQTZ

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

New blog from Jane Atterton on two events organised by @who.int and @eururalpact.bsky.social on #ruralhealth and #ruralproofing @aeidl.bsky.social #RustikHEU @ruralgranular.bsky.social @srucnews.bsky.social "Reflections on rural proofing, rural health and rural poverty" bit.ly/4lcXfsp

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Involved in Rural and Island Community Development? Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review-- details here including surveys : bit.ly/4lzZaqL #CLLD #RuralDevelopment

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

New publications just out-- links at Rural Exchange.Scot or Scottish Government publications

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Rural Communities Policy Review opening up soon! #Rural #Scotland #RuralDevelopment

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

The next Cross Party Group on Rural policy is on Rural Circular Economies on Wednesday 4th June at 6pm. Confirmed speakers: - Simon Flemington, Moray Waste Busters - Cheryl Robb, Zero Waste Scotland - Helen Ross, Arran Ecosavvy Please sign up on eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Rural Policy Centre at SRUC is looking for a Research Assistant to join our team! This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on experience in research and contribute to meaningful policy discussions. 🔗 www.sruc.ac.uk/jobs SRUC | Job vacancies

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

📢 Kate Forbes has introduced the Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill! SRUC's ongoing work on Community Wealth Building is noted in the policy and financial memoranda. #CommunityWealthBuilding #Scotland #SRUC Bill: lnkd.in/eykHUfRK Summaries of our research here: lnkd.in/ekdUErkg

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Last call for this Cross Party Group next Wednesday Evening in Parliament: Human Rights in Rural Scotland. Sign up link below.

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We are delighted to be working with Scottish Government on a review of funding and support for rural communities and making recommendations for the future. @srucnews.bsky.social @ipsosinscotland.bsky.social + @uhi! More information is on ruralexchange.scot/srcpr/ www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/rev...

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Review to help shape policy in rural communities

A major new project is set to help shape future policy in Scotland’s rural communities.

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

We have extended our survey on Community Wealth Building in Scotland-- for those working on CWB policy, and those quietly working away building community wealth... Will take ~10 min. link below! TIA

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Looking forward to a lively discussion on Human Rights in Rural Scotland at the next Rural Policy CPG, with speakers from the Scottish Human Rights Commission, @povertyalliance.org @huttonsegs.bsky.social and Lorna Philip from University of Aberdeen Sign up details below.

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ianmerrell.bsky.social @ianmerrell.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

This year the Rural Entrepreneurship Conference will be held in Wales for the first time at Bangor University. More details here: bangor.ac.uk/events/22nd-... Abstract submission is 28th February

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22nd Rural Entrepreneurship Conference (REC2025)

The event will take place in person and will bring together a wide range of national and international academics, practitioners, public servants, and other stakeholders to discuss various aspects of r...

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Ana Winship @anavuin.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

#CommunityWealthBuilding in #Scotland: What's Next? If you're involved in #CWB activities on any level, community-led local development, or similar projects and initiatives, we want to hear from you! Survey: buff.ly/3Cn91PR Learn more: buff.ly/3EiJOqi

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

The next Rural Policy CPG will be on Human Rights in Rural Scotland, 5 March Sign up here to join in person or online: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cross-part...

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Ana Winship @anavuin.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Calling all Community Wealth Builders! We have launched a survey on experiences, challenges and opportunities for community wealth building in Scotland. ➡️ shorturl.at/4Vkec Interested in the topic? Check our our recent reports, including a review of the pilots and podcasts. ➡️ shorturl.at/C6Tvy

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

We made a Scottish Rural Policy Starter Pack -- it's pretty basic for now, let us know who else to add. go.bsky.app/QJtAESp

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

🌟 We want to hear from you through the Rural Exchange! 🌟 🗣 Head over to our website and get involved by sharing your thoughts through our surveys and insights forms ruralexchange.scot/get-involved/ #RuralVoices #GetInvolved #Rural #Scotland #research

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SRUC Rural Policy Centre @srucruralpolicy.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

The Rural Policy Centre from Scotland's Rural College (RPC) is now on bluesky! Happy to be here. Follow us for rural policy research.

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