Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament is coming back in 2027!
The Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament (SRIP) and the Scottish Rural & Islands Youth Parliament (SRIYP) are the UK’s largest participative democratic assembly. First held in 2014, the SRIP and SRIYP bring together hundreds of people from across rural and island Scotland to connect, share ideas, influence policy, and shape the future of their communities.
The 2027 edition of SRIP will continue this tradition by creating a national platform for collaboration, creativity, discussion, and action around the key opportunities and challenges facing rural and island Scotland.
The SRIP 2027 will bring together people from across Scotland to share solutions, celebrate community action, influence policy and build connections for the future of rural and island Scotland.
Workshops. Study visits. Culture. Youth voices. Big conversations.
More details coming soon.
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Looking back: European Rural Parliament 2025
The European Rural Parliament (ERP) is a long-term grassroots movement that brought together rural people, organisations and policymakers from across Europe to strengthen rural voices, exchange ideas and shape rural policy agendas through collaboration and community-led action.
The 6th European Rural Parliament Gathering took place across Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus from 21st–23rd October 2025, hosted by Scottish Rural Action and partners.
The event welcomed delegates from across Europe for workshops, study visits, cultural activities and discussions focused on rural community solutions to global challenges.
To learn more about the event, outcomes and legacy of the 6th ERP, please visit the official website.
SRIP local events
In between assemblies, the SRIP team helps support local events across Scotland’s rural and island places.
Their purpose is to support activism and progress the themes that are identified as priorities by the SRIP delegates and youth delegates.
Learn more about them and how you can get involved here!
What is the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament?
It is a grassroots democratic assembly, bringing together people who live and work in rural and island Scotland to debate the issues that matter. It forms part of a process to help mobilise rural and island communities in Scotland and amplify their diverse voices.
It creates space for strengthening connections between communities, organisations and decision-makers in Scotland, the UK and Europe. Taking place every two years, and a member of the European-wide network of Rural Parliaments, this large-scale participatory democratic assembly attracts hundreds of people to build stronger collective influence for rural and island Scotland.
How can I get involved?
Partnership, sponsorship and curator opportunities for SRIP 2027 will open soon.
By supporting the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament, your organisation will be aligned with community-led action, rural innovation, participative democracy and positive change across rural and island Scotland.
We offer flexible opportunities for organisations, networks and businesses wishing to contribute to workshops, exhibitions, cultural activities, youth participation and delegate experiences.
We would be delighted to discuss how you can be part of SRIP 2027. Get in touch with us.