ScotGov Rural

24/06/2026

The quickest and easiest way to complete your agricultural census is online through Rural Payments and Services. Submit your census by 30 June. For more information ➡️https://www.ruralpayments.org/news-events/agricultural-census-2026.html

22/06/2026

Bluetongue movement restrictions have now changed. If moving animals from another part of the UK to Scotland, check the updated guidance at: https://www.gov.scot/publications/bluetongue/pages/movement-restrictions-from-1-june-2026/

18/06/2026

The previously planned Rural Payments and Services downtime has now been postponed, meaning all systems are available as normal from 3:00pm today and will continue to operate as expected throughout the weekend and on Monday 22 June, with no anticipated disruptions.

• View and upload documents as required
• Full access to Manage Applications and Claims
• Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) remains open for evidence submission
• Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) supporting documents can be uploaded.

Thank you for your patience and continued engagement.

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Essential updates to the systems that supports application submissions and document upload on Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) will take place from 3pm on Thursday 18 June until 5pm Monday 22 June.

During this period, the system will be unavailable. You must not:
- start a new application
- work on an application that is already in progress
- upload supporting documents
- submit applications

Access to Apply, Claim and Pay will be disabled. This applies to all schemes, including the Future Farming Investment Scheme and Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS).

Access to the guidance on RP&S will still be available and the AECS application deadline has been extended to Monday 29 June. Supporting documentation must also be submitted by this date.

Normal service will resume from Tuesday 23 June 2026.

For any follow up queries or if you require any further information please contact your relevant local RPID area office.

17/06/2026

Are you going to the Royal Highland Show tomorrow or Friday? 🐄

Drop by the Scottish Government marquee to see visit our stands or catch an event. Watch the video for how to find us.

See you there!

16/06/2026

Heading to the Royal Highland Show on 18–19 June?

We’re inviting farmers and crofters to take part in future conversations about your experiences of agricultural services.

Help highlight what’s working well and what could be improved.

Voluntary, confidential, no preparation needed. Come and chat with our researchers at the Scottish Government marquee, avenue Q.

Register your interest here: https://ow.ly/qy6A50ZcluN

16/06/2026

Join the women helping shape the future of Scotland’s rural and farming communities.

Visit Women in Agriculture Scotland at the Scottish Government marquee at the Royal Highland Show and discuss how you can get involved.

15/06/2026

Visit the Scottish Government marquee at the Royal Highland Show to explore the Environment Natural Resources and Agriculture impact case studies from their 2022-27 Research Portfolio. Look to the future with their Research Strategy for 2027-32.

15/06/2026

Essential updates to the systems that supports application submissions and document upload on Rural Payments and Services (RP&S) will take place from 3pm on Thursday 18 June until 5pm Monday 22 June.

During this period, the system will be unavailable. You must not:
- start a new application
- work on an application that is already in progress
- upload supporting documents
- submit applications

Access to Apply, Claim and Pay will be disabled. This applies to all schemes, including the Future Farming Investment Scheme and Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS).

Access to the guidance on RP&S will still be available and the AECS application deadline has been extended to Monday 29 June. Supporting documentation must also be submitted by this date.

Normal service will resume from Tuesday 23 June 2026.

For any follow up queries or if you require any further information please contact your relevant local RPID area office.

15/06/2026

Visit the Scottish Government marquee at the Royal Highland Show to explore how Perth and Kinross Local Action Group are empowering 25 rural communities in the area to shape and deliver local priorities, support long-term planning and unlock investment.

Explore communities have been delivering over the last 10 years with projects like Heartland Cares and the Glenfarg Community Bus.

12/06/2026

Did you know everyone has a role to play in protecting Scotland’s plants?

Visit Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture at the Scottish Government marquee at the Royal Highland Show to discover why plant health is vital to Scotland’s environment, food security and economy.