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The 2025 payment timetable is now available, covering Direct Payments and Scottish Rural Development (SRDP) payments. For the full timetable ➡️ ruralpayments.org/news-events/20…

Join us for a free #riparian spectacular! Richard Lockett & Dee Ward plus Scottish Forestry are joining forces for an interactive webinar on #riparian planting. From designing, planting, species choice and location to cultivation and much more. ➡️tickettailor.com/events/integra…

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland’s fabulous food and drink is world famous for a reason. Opening #ScotHot52, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon thanked everyone in the industry who works immensely hard to drive Scotland’s success in the sector.

Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon met beef farmer and NFU Scotland's Orkney representative, Kerry Omand at her farm in Orphir. @ScotGov is committed to supporting Scottish agriculture and the island and rural communities.

It was great to head to Lewis for my two day tour of crofting counties to discuss the upcoming crofting Bill. Loganair staff were great and views from the plane were stunning

Great first day talking to crofters on Lewis and Harris about the upcoming crofting bill, and how to keep the crofting communities vibrant with opportunities for the next generation. ⁦It was good to have Alasdair Allan⁩ help the understanding of some of the challenges

Great to speak with more crofters today on Skye about the Scot Gov’s Crofting Bill and how we can support new entrants. Ensuring a sustainable future for crofting means listening to those who know it best.

On this International Day of Forests it is great to see some coverage of Scotland’s Finest Woods from Scottish Forestry in the Woodland Carbon Code blog woodlandcarboncode.org.uk/news/blog-scot… Find out more about the awards sfwa.co.uk #SFWA25 #InternationalDayofForests

The Scottish Government's Community Wealth Building Bill has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament today. The legislation is one part of a range of work taking place across Scotland to build more prosperous and resilient local and regional economies.

Heartbreaking news this morning, deepest condolences to Keith, Lewis Jack & Christina’s wider family & friends. So passionate, kind, caring, always looking out for others let alone everything she did for her constituents and in her work as Minister. She will be sorely missed ❤️

Kind, compassionate and full of life. A politician who wore her heart on her sleeve and made the world a better place. She brought joy to everyone who knew her - and especially to her soulmate, Keith, and her beloved boys, Lewis and Jack. Christina McKelvie MSP - I was so proud

I had a great time meeting with Mairi Gougeon today to talk about bettering the lifes of young carers in angus💙. I will always be grateful for these opportunities to be listened to and heard. #youngcarers #scottishyoungcarers Carers Trust Scotland Angus Young Carers and Families The SNP Scottish Parliament

The 3rd annual Scottish Agritourism month begins today. Scottish Agritourism celebrates 5 years as a sector body on June 1st. In the lead up, we'll be sharing many highlights of our success in driving the agritourism movement in Scotland Look out for #ScottishAgritourismMonth

Rural Affairs Secretary @mairigougeon laid a wreath on behalf of Scottish Government to remember people from our fishing communities who gave their lives in service. Their sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of our coastal communities, will never be forgotten. #NationalFishingRemembranceDay

Immigration is good for our economy, for our public services and for Scotland. We need a tailored immigration system and offered solutions, but Labour seems intent on following Nigel Farage’s agenda. It’s clear that decisions about Scotland should be made in Scotland.

Rural Affairs Sec Mairi Gougeon has announced a £2 million boost for timber transport projects in Scotland, which will improve the transport network and reduce impacts on communities. #timbertransport #LetsDoNetZero forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/…

Closing date approaching 📅 Applications for our Research Officer role close on Wednesday 21. If you are passionate about research and policymaking and want to contribute to land reform in Scotland this is an exciting opportunity. Full job description and details of how to

The Angus Community-Led Vision Fund 2025-2026 will close at 5pm, Friday, 6 June 2025. We can fund a range of activities which demonstrate positive community, social or environmental impacts. Closing date: 6 June angusruralpartnership.org.uk

Passionate about rural Scotland? Got skills in governance, finance, law, or community development? We need diverse expertise for our Appointed Commissioner role. Bring your perspective to the Crofting Commission! #CroftingCommission #BoardOpportunity #DiversityInclusion

Time is running out to submit an application to the Angus Community-Led Vision Fund (which will close at 5pm, Friday, 6 June). We can support a range of community-led activities which demonstrate positive community, social or environmental impacts. angusruralpartnership.org.uk/angus-communit…