Project Details
Description
This project combines large-scale citizen science through a new Rural Exchange, secondary data analysis, in-depth qualitative work with stakeholders and rural and island communities, policy reviews, and international learning. The research will provide recommendations for new/re-designed policy interventions to ensure sustainable, inclusive and just futures for rural and island communities.
| 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
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Demographic change and out-migration in rural and island Scotland
Vuin, A., Naab, F., Nelson, B. & Atterton, J., 18 Nov 2025, (First published) Figshare. 120 p.Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Research report
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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
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Community Wealth Building: Approaches relevant to rural and island communities
Glass, J. & Atterton, J., Feb 2023, SRUC's Rural Policy Centre. 15 p.Research output: Book/Report/Policy Brief/Technical Brief › Commissioned report
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