Scottish Countryside Alliance

Scottish Countryside Alliance The Scottish Countryside Alliance strives to promote and protect the rural way of life. Our vision is of a vital, working and thriving countryside.

The Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) is the only organisation to campaign for all the country sports, the countryside and our rural way of life. As an authority on rural issues, the SCA can be counted on to deliver for all those in rural Scotland.

Are you a deer stalker or work in deer management? Applications are open for the 3rd round of the Low Ground Venison Sup...
19/06/2026

Are you a deer stalker or work in deer management? Applications are open for the 3rd round of the Low Ground Venison Supply Chain project.
Up to 50% of capital funding available for small chillers and infrastructure to process carcasses.
🔗https://bit.ly/4xArwbd
NatureScot SAOS Scottish Venison

18/06/2026

Long have we campaigned on rural crime issues in Scotland, in particular those which affect our farming communities. Our thanks go to Jamie Langan MSP for raising this issue, though the response from Cabinet Secretary for Justice Neil Gray SNP may not be enough to sufficiently reassure our rural communities.

Let’s fly the flag for Scottish businesses and the people who make our places this Week, running from 13-20 June.When ...
17/06/2026

Let’s fly the flag for Scottish businesses and the people who make our places this Week, running from 13-20 June.
When we love local, we can create better places to live, work and visit.

NatureScot is carrying out a review of their General Licences from 2027 onwards, and they want to hear your views. The c...
16/06/2026

NatureScot is carrying out a review of their General Licences from 2027 onwards, and they want to hear your views. The consultation is open 16th June until 31st August.
🔗 https://generallicensingreview.commonplace.is/

The new Rural Affairs Committee has been announced, with Mark Ruskell - Scottish Greens appointed as Convenor. Welcome b...
15/06/2026

The new Rural Affairs Committee has been announced, with Mark Ruskell - Scottish Greens appointed as Convenor. Welcome back to Finlay Carson For Galloway And West Dumfries and Emma Roddick MSP, who are returning as committee members for this parliamentary session. We look forward to working with all committee members over the next five years and supporting the important work of the Committee.

We are running a competition in partnership with Flint Clothing to win this amazing clothing bundle of hoodie, tee and c...
12/06/2026

We are running a competition in partnership with Flint Clothing to win this amazing clothing bundle of hoodie, tee and camo cap. Simply scan the QR code below or click on the link in the comments and sign up to our monthly Heather Routes newsletter. The winner will be announced after the Scottish Game Fair.

We are pleased to be part of this new initiative to help fi****ms certificate holders in Scotland to feel safe and suppo...
12/06/2026

We are pleased to be part of this new initiative to help fi****ms certificate holders in Scotland to feel safe and supported to report changes in their mental health and wellbeing. Chief Inspector Bruce Crawford said: “This partnership has the potential to deliver huge benefits in the rural community, and this is very much down to the commitment, ideas, energy and enthusiasm being shown by the partners involved.”

If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of su***de, please reach out for help, speak to someone you trust or call one of these helplines:
· Samaritans: 116 123 (Available 24/7)
· Breathing Space: 0800 83 85 87 (Available Monday to Thursday 6pm to 2am. Available 24/7 at weekends)
· NHS 24 mental health hub on: 111 (Available 24/7 and choose the option for the Mental Health Hub)
· If you or someone else are ever in immediate danger – you should dial 999 immediately.

09/06/2026

Ever wish you could join the herd and be one of the crew? 🦌🐄😄
Thanks to a friend of the Countryside Alliance for sharing this with us!
Credit: Ballyblack Farm (Instagram)

It's less than 4 weeks until the Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace, Perthshire. we will be exhibiting once again at our...
09/06/2026

It's less than 4 weeks until the Scottish Game Fair at Scone Palace, Perthshire. we will be exhibiting once again at our stand by the Main Ring. All our members will get a 20% discount on their entry tickets so keep an eye out on socials for further information or comment SGF and we'll send you the code!
Sign up for our Heather Routes newsletter today for more updates on our campaigns ➡️ https://www.countryside-alliance.org/signup-to-the-heather-routes-newsletter

04/06/2026

Thanks to Jenni Minto MSP and Duncan Dunlop MSP for submitting motions congratulating winners and businesses shortlisted for the 2026 Countryside Alliance Awards! 🏆

Brown's Tobermory The Blackadder Bar & Restaurant Oxton Community Shop

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