Rural Payments and Services

People living and working in rural communities are being asked their views on what government priorities should be to improve their lives.

A Scottish Government survey will help develop the forthcoming Rural Delivery Plan and is an opportunity to take a fresh look at to bring about change and address the issues in mainland rural Scotland. A separate National Islands Plan looks at how the Scottish Government is delivering for island communities.

Rural Scotland accounts for 98% of the land mass of Scotland and 17% of the population.

The Rural Delivery Plan will cover a range of areas, such as agriculture, transport, housing, health and social care, marine, land reform, population, skills, digital connectivity and economic development.

Background

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More information on the Rural Delivery Plan