Welcome to the Scottish Countryside Alliance website

The Scottish Countryside Alliance (SCA) represents the vital interests of rural communities and businesses across Scotland.

It is important that these interests be represented at the highest levels in the Scottish Parliament and elsewhere.

If you believe in a managed countryside for the benefit of many and not for the few then you will want to support the work of the SCA.

New SCA Director
The Scottish Countryside Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Ross Montague as its new Director.

Ross is an experienced member of the SCA team. He was formerly Head of Policy and Campaigns and his appointment represents a natural evolution of his role following the recent departure of Geva Blackett as Chief Executive of the Scottish Countryside Alliance.

Ross will be responsible for all of the activities of the Scottish Countryside Alliance. In addition to his colleagues in Scotland, Ross will be able to draw on the expertise of Countryside Alliance colleagues throughout the UK, and will work closely with Nicola Chalmers Watson, the Chief Executive of the Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust, an independent charity.  Read more

Heather Routes
If you use our website you may also find Heather Routes of interest, our free weekly e-newsletter. Heather Routes is sent directly to thousands of free subscribers every Friday. Regular feedback from existing subscribers rates Heather Routes as a very interesting read, and by far the most convenient way of keeping up with Scottish rural issues on a weekly basis.

To subscribe for Heather Routes email info@scottishcountrysidealliance.org.

SCA announces a Ladies Shooting Day for FEMALES only!
Have you ever wished you could shoot better than your boyfriend, husband, brother, sons and friends? Do you worry that the gun will kick and bruise your shoulder? Have you always wanted to try clay target shooting but never had the confidence to do so?

If the answer is YES to any of the above questions then YOU MUST JOIN THE LADIES DAY ON JULY 11!

For more information and to book places, please click here.

Scottish Government 'Muirburn Consultation'
The SCA has submitted a response to the Scottish Government's consultation on 'Provisions relating to Muirburn Dates'.
Our response is available here, please download a copy.

Want to help rural communities? Then join us today, online!
You can join the Alliance from as little as £20 per year with special rates for electronic members. We offer free under 19 membership, as well as discounted rates for group & trade members. As well as keeping up with all the current countryside news, belonging to one of the UK's leading countryside lobbying organisation, all membership categories come with extensive insurance benefits. Join online today by clicking here.

To view all the benefits linked to the Alliance membership, click here

Want to know more about the Scottish Moorlands?
Then why not visit a new educational website set up by the Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust? It is a guide to the most authoritative and up to date information on Scotland’s moorland. This site is for students and teachers, for journalists and policy makers –
for anyone who cares about Scotland’s moorlands. Click on the logo.