Keating M. and Stevenson L. (2006) Rural policy in Scotland after devolution, Regional Studies 40, 397-407. Governments … distinctiveness in Scotland. Rural and agriculture policy are devolved in Scotland but ate also highly Europeanized. Devolution has …-contained in Scotland. Scotland has gone its own way on several important issues, but Europe is a force for convergence of policy …

Rural Scotland represents an important resource for national development and growth, but large unexploited potential … remains. Many of Scotland’s strengths are rural in nature, including an abundant land area, rich natural and cultural … indicators. This comprehensive review of rural policy in Scotland recommends a more integrated approach to rural policy which …

Scotland (UK) is a strong innovator, ranking among the top 20% of economies among European regions, with strengths in … addition to the valuable heritage that they offer, rural areas in Scotland have had remarkable achievements over the past … perceived in OECD countries, the decline in rural areas of Scotland is much slower. In the case of accessible rural areas, the …