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Project Details
Description
The unique characteristics, challenges, and aspirations of the local business base, and opportunities for community wealth building in rural and island communities will be examined. We will focus on understanding the role of economic infrastructure in prosperity and consider how future changes to agricultural support may impact on rural and island regions of Scotland. A 'Rural Exchange' platform will provide access to outputs and summary data.
| Status | Active |
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| Effective start/end date | 1/04/22 → 31/03/27 |
Funding
- Scottish Government: Rural & Environment Science & Analytical Services
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Geography, Planning and Development
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Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board (External organisation)
Thomson, S. (Chair)
4 Mar 2022 → …Activity: Membership types › Membership of advisory group
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Agricultural policy evolution or revolution?
Thomson, S. (Speaker)
15 Jul 2022Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Invited talk
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The ABC of Scottish agricultural policy : the Agriculture Bill Consultation
Thomson, S. (Speaker)
7 Sept 2022Activity: Talk, evidence or presentation types › Invited talk
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Navigating the triple bottom line: comparing the social, environmental, and financial goals of rural and urban social enterprises in the UK
Tiwasing, P., Steiner, A., AL Manun, A. & Atterton, J., 28 May 2026, (First published) In: Entrepreneurship and Regional Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The disproportionate impact of recent global energy shocks on rural and island Scotland
McMillan, J., 20 May 2026, (First published) Scotland's Rural College (SRUC). 6 p.Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Research report
Open AccessFile9 Downloads (Pure) -
Rural and Islands Insights Report: 2025. A NISRIE project report to the Scottish Government (2025). Scotland's Rural College
Thomson, S., McMillan, J., Pate, L., Vuin, A., Nelson, B., Merrell, I., Atterton, J., Coleman, N. & Naab, F., 19 Dec 2025, (First published) Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Research report › peer-review
Open Access