Following a consultation, the deadline to produce further Scottish-led Fisheries Management Plans (FMPs) has been extended to the end of 2026. The new timeline ensures that those impacted by FMPs can play a meaningful role in their development. We will engage further next year.

Tickets Now Live: Community Power - Generation and Repowering 2025 CES Members—be sure to check your inbox for details on how to claim one free ticket per organisation. 🎟 Tickets are now available: https://t.co/tCo6ekovmZ

1 very small area of beach on Skye, 7 enthusiastic beach cleaners, 34 mins of picking, 10 bags of plastic pollution removed. This is the sad reality of many Scottish beaches. By removing as much as possible, we can stop it from degrading further & re-entering the sea. ❤️🌊

Our @mcsuk @NatureofScot Award nomination for the @ScotIslandsFed marine litter project was shortlisted tonight in @ScotParl! Fantastic to see beach clean extrodanaire Violet representing SIF with our Volunteer Experience Manager Anna - congratulations to all projects!

The next Island Housing Group meeting will focus on Community-led Housing Management & Maintenance. Join @ScotIslandsFed online (10 October) as they facilitate learning & discuss working models. Book at➡️ https://t.co/vz6n26NoQB @CHTScotland @RuralHousingSco @ScotRuralAction

🎉 We're thrilled! 🎉 A new report on the value of crofting has revealed its massive contribution to the Scottish economy – a whopping £588 million annually! Read more on our website! https://t.co/HlWVSoGsA2 #Crofting #Scotland #Economy #Sustainability #Proud

Don't miss our series of webinars for Community Energy Fortnight, this week and next! Explore heat networks, car club insurance and financing community energy. Details and sign up here: https://t.co/sTSanrVJv5

🗓️ Survey deadline approaching! Help shape mental health and wellbeing research in rural Scotland. If you're 16+ and live(d) in rural Scotland, share your insights. ➡️ Your input will make future research fairer and more relevant to local priorities. https://t.co/TwmPZflwuu

This month our Conversations - Community Visitor Info Points event will feature Sarah MacLean manager of @ButhBharraigh who will discuss how they provide a range of services for both locals & visitors. Book your place: https://t.co/AyqljioT03 #communitytourism #visitorinfomation

If you haven't registered to attend our #GeneralElection Hustings online event yet, we would love you to join us🙌Hear directly about their visions for our rural and island places, and what their policy priorities are! 🔗 https://t.co/AyPlH35YrX #Scotland #Hustings @wodieskodie

Last weekend, the RSE was in Orkeny for our 'Islands—future' conference, the finale to our 'Islands—past, present and future'' series, in partnership with @ThinkUHI and @HIEScotland 💻Catch up by watching the conference on demand here:

Through our 'Islands—past, present and future' events, "we have become aware of and inspired by the sheer volume of research being carried out in the islands... and not always by academics. Communities ... are playing their part in this endeavour." - Prof Chris Whatley OBE, FRSE

An updated version of the @scotgov Agricultural Reform route map has been published (24/6/24). Details➡️ https://t.co/UpcrQ2GRAB @NFUStweets @FASScot @ScotGovRural @on_farmuk @WiAScot @ScotCroftingFed @CroftingScot @FFC_Commission @NFFNUK @FarmingConnect #scottishagriculture

Royal Highland Show round-up. Thanks to our amazing partners for making it a fantastic weekend @ScotlandRHShow @ScotRuralAction @ScotIslandsFed @LocalPeopleLead @SCOTOnetwork @CommunityLandSc

Our Carbon Neutral Islands Project Community Action Handbook is now live: https://t.co/4efv6b7x8E

the Scottish Government is developing a Flood Resilience Strategy which will focus on what we need to do to make our communities more flood resilient over the coming decades. Share your views by responding to the consultation https://t.co/lOoaEAjQqM @ScotGovNetZero @scotgov

We’ve been asking visitors to our stall at @ScotlandRHShow about the most urgent issues facing their communities. Your turn to vote: which jar would you put your marble in?

📢 We need your input! As the #RoyalHighlandShow celebrates rural life this weekend, we're focusing on shaping the future of mental health and wellbeing research in these communities. If you're 16+ and live(d) in rural Scotland, please take our survey. https://t.co/TwmPZfm4k2

The first day of our Scottish Government Community Showcase at the @ScotlandRHShow is in full swing! 🎉 We're soaking up the sunshine and loving the vibrant atmosphere. Come join the fun if you are around! 💯 #ScottishRuralAction #RHS2024 #ProudtobeRural