A rural Scotland that is sustainable, outward looking and dynamic - with a diverse economy and active communities, where rural prosperity can increase in ways that make best use of all resources - is important to the Scottish Government.
To assist in achieving this the Scottish Government provides funding towards the provision of the rural advisory service in the crofting counties. SRUC is commissioned annually and this service is delivered locally through its SAC Consulting division as part of the Veterinary and Advisory Services (VAS) programme.