Rural Scotland People, Prosperity and Partnership

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The Government's Policies for the Rural Communities of Scotland

We will work in partnership to enable rural Scotland to be:

• economically prosperous, with a range of job opportunities which will enable those who live in rural communities, native or newcomer, to enjoy worthwhile ways of life.

• vigorous in its community life supported by good local infrastructure and quality services.

• culturally confident, cherishing local traditions and distinctive ways of life, and able to adapt to and benefit from changing circumstances.

• able to protect, conserve and enhance its outstanding natural environment.