The Scottish Rural Network COVID-19 Information Hub has been set up in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and will be updated daily with the latest official guidance, helpful resources, funding support and news relevant to Scotland’s rural communities.
If you are looking for advice relating to agriculture and farming then please visit the COVID-19 page on ruralpayments.org
If you cannot find the answer you are looking for in the information below, then please get in touch with them via the online contact form.
Health & Safety Advice
The same social distancing and health & safety guidelines apply to rural Scotland as they do in more built-up areas. You can find the most up to date official guidance through the links below:
- The latest official guidance from Scottish Government
- More detailed health advice from NHS Inform
- Advice for pet owners
- Questions & Answers from the World Health Organisation
Community Support & Funding
Funding and support for local community action and wellbeing in rural Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Scottish Government COVID-19 Community Wellbeing Fund
- The Prince’s Countryside COVID-19 Emergency Funding
- SCVO Community Action Directory
Business Support & Funding
Third Sector Funding
Wellbeing & Mental Health Support
- RSABI Helpline – 0300 111 4166
- Support in Mind Scotland
- National Rural Mental Health Forum
- Support for victims of Domestic Violence
