Rural Policy Centre

Rural Scotland in Focus 2012

The 2012 report sets out the economic, social and demographic characteristics of rural Scotland, how these are changing and the implications of these changes for policy and practice.
Topics covered in the report include rural housing and migration, the role of towns and the private and third sectors, high speed broadband provision and the implications of a 'low carbon' future.
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Cross-Party Group on Rural Policy

The purpose of the Cross-Party Group is to inform MSPs and the wider Scottish Parliament about issues relating to rural policies and policy-making in Scotland.
The Group meets four times a year, and meetings are held in the Scottish Parliament.
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Rural Policy Centre Publications

The main publications produced by the Centre are Research Reports, Research Briefings and Policy Briefings.
The Centre's publications are organised into five themes: Thriving Communities; Health and Wellbeing; Food Matters; Changing Environment; and Support to Agriculture.
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