FAMILIES fear Scotland’s southernmost village is facing a “death spiral” of depopulation after being told their local nursery will close this summer. Parents and pupils at ...

A reader warns there will be consequences for the literacy levels of young people if the spate of library closures continues ...

MSPs have given their initial backing to a new Land Reform Bill but some critics have described it as "unworkable".

Trees are being planted on Dartmoor to help alleviate flooding. A team lead by the National Park Authority is using a method developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki which plants a wide variety ...

Where there had once been thatched roofs, peat fires and people ... for reversing rural flight, re-establishing local democracy and revitalizing local economies not just in Scotland but anywhere.

Scotland's land is the foundation of our communities, economy, environment, and future prosperity, yet just 421 people and companies own half of ...

Scottish Rural Leadership Programme - female participants ... Rachel Ross, incoming CEO at Elevator It looks for people with ambition, capability and commitment to undergo industry-leading ...

The Scottish Government is seeking people’s views about its proposed Rural Delivery Plan – and you have until March 17 to respond Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman ...

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution. Temperatures are expected to reach up to 18C on Friday ...

The Scottish Fuel Poverty Advisory Panel has issued a new evidence report reflecting on what the impending increase to the ...