Campaigns

We work in partnership with other organisations to take forward our campaigns and projects, some of which are detailed below: 

Houses in Portree
Rural Homes, Rural Lives

Four short case-study films were screened at the 2019 Rural Housing Scotland Conference that explain the impact of the lack of affordable homes in rural communities.

Women attending workshop on the Isle of Skye
Women in Enterprise

Since June 2023 we have been working with rural and island women in enterprise to shape policy.

Pump track in Boat of Garten
Community Wealth Building

We shine a light on what community wealth building is in rural and island places.

empty chairs
Poverty through a rural lens

Poverty in rural and island places is complex, multifaceted and hidden. Scottish Rural Action has been working with our partners, in particular the Poverty Alliance, Consumer Scotland and the Rural & Islands Housing Associations Forum (RIHAF)....

People gathering in Kentallan and Duror Community Hall
Community Spaces and Village Halls

Recognising the importance of community spaces and village halls in rural and island Scotland, we are raising awareness of them and campaigning on the specific support they need.

Flying pigs sign - Isle of Raasay
A rural lens approach to policy making

We champion a rural lens approach to policy making, ensuring that policy reponds to the diverse opportunities in rural and island places. We also offer workshops for policy makers and those interested in policy making....

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Land

We are campaigning for land reform in rural and island Scotland

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Rural and Island Youth Participation

We brought together rural and island young people to have their say on issues that matter most to them