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Digital boundaries for the current areas of responsibility of agricultural area offices in Scotland. Area offices provide a local hub for delivering government support, regulations, and administrative services directly to farmers, land managers, and rural businesses. |
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Digital boundaries for the current areas of responsibility of agricultural area offices in Scotland. Area offices provide a local hub for delivering government support, regulations, and administrative services directly to farmers, land managers, and rural businesses. |
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© Scottish Government, contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. |
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<div style='text-align:Left;font-size:12pt'><p><span>Agricultural Area Offices in Scotland, managed by the </span><a href='https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/' style='text-decoration:underline;'><span>Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID)</span></a><span>, deliver frontline services for the Scottish Government. They process funding applications, conduct land/livestock inspections, manage land mapping data, and provide advice to support sustainable farming and rural businesses. Key activities include:</span></p><p><span /></p><p><span>Funding & Support: Processing payments, grants, and subsidies, including the Basic Payment Scheme, Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), and Forestry Grant Scheme.</span></p><p><span /></p><p><span>Inspections & Compliance: Inspecting livestock and land to ensure compliance with cross-compliance regulations.</span></p><p><span /></p><p><span>Land Management & Data: Managing the Land Parcel Information System (LPIS), updating agricultural maps, and handling land transfer applications.</span></p><p><span /></p><p><span>Environmental Protection: Assessing Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for agricultural projects, such as improving uncultivated land.</span></p><p><span /></p><p><span>Advice & Guidance: Providing direct support to farmers and crofters regarding sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices.</span></p></div> |
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<div style='text-align:Left;font-size:12pt'><p><span>Available under the terms of the </span><a href='https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/' style='text-decoration:underline;'><span>Open Government Licence</span></a><span>. The following attribution statement must be used to acknowledge the source of the information: © Scottish Government, contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right [insert year].</span></p></div> |
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