Local Events
A series of SRIP local events will be brought to different places and groups across Scotland during 2025.
These thematic learning exchanges will be brought to life by host communities, supporting activism and exploring some of the key priorities of the 2023 rural parliament.
These local events will add to the richness of the SRIP’s contribution to rural and island mobilisation, practice development and policy design.
Learnings and recommendations will be presented to the Scottish Government and UK Government, and showcased at the European Rural Parliament, which is set to be held in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, on 21st-23rd October 2025.
Q: What’s a learning exchange?
An immersive, place-based exploration of a particular thematic, often a community tour showcasing interesting projects. Involves food, networking & workshops!
Q: Why are SRIP Local Events important?
To generate greater visibility of the rural parliament and the issues that matter most, and to enhance engagement between communities and organisations. They will inspire activism and participation in the SRIP process.
Q: What are the benefits to participating?
Learn from other communities, share ideas, experiences and knowledge. Hosts can showcase and gain visibility of their projects. For both, this is an opportunity to kickstart ideas for new projects and collaborations.
Q: Who can participate?
Anyone living or working in rural or island Scotland who has an interest in the thematic. Places will be limited to 20-30 people. SRA will work closely with hosts & participants to remove barriers to participation and design inclusive events.
Get involved!
If you have an interesting story to tell and would like to be involved in designing a local event, please contact SRA’s Project Lead, Nikki Brown nikki@sra.scot.