The inaugural Scottish Rural Parliament takes place from 6-8 November in Oban and is participative – anyone living or working in rural Scotland can take part, rather than people being elected to represent other people. If you would like to register your interest in attending or to find out more info, visit the website.
If you cannot attend the main event, there will be local Rural Parliament events in the following areas between now and November. Click on the location to find out more information.
Elgin / 4 Sept / 6-9pm
Kirkwall / 11 Sept / 11am-2pm
Golspie / 11 Sept / 2-5pm
Lerwick / 11 Sept / 5.30-8.30pm
Birnam / 13 Sept / 10.30am-1.30pm
Ullapool / 16 Sept / 1-4pm
Oban / 17 Sept / 12-4pm
Skye / 23 Sept / 10.30am-1pm
Stornoway / 1 Oct / 6.30-9.30pm
Benbecula / 2 Oct / 6.30-9.30pm
Is your community not included on the list? Click here to find out how you can get involved by organising a local Rural Parliament event in your area.