Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund

Tyne & Esk Rural Communities Development Fund is part of the Scottish Government's Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Rural Programme. 

It involves the community in a similar way to the previous LEADER Programme where decisions are made 'bottom up' by local people who form the Local Action Group (LAG).

The overarching aim of the funding is to increase support to local rural communities, individuals and businesses advancing inclusion, equality and diversity.

The eligible area covers rural East Lothian and Midlothian excluding the urban areas of Musselburgh and Dalkeith but including Wallyford and Whitecraig and Dalkeith Country Park. 

The Scottish Government is working on the 2025/26 programme. Once launched, further details will be available on this page