In the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, the Community Partnership is exploring new ways of improving the opportunities for employment and learning in key green sectors – tourism, rural skills and local food production. The Community Partnership is a wholly grass-root organisation run by the communities and tackling issues raised by the communities. We are seeking a project manager to take this initiative forward.

The Scottish Government hosted a seminar to explore ideas for a Rural Parliament. Swedish, Dutch, Slovenian and Estonian representatives shared their experiences with the Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Richard Lockhead and more than 100 invited delegates. A briefing paper was prepared for the event which took place 29th May.