TOOL DETAILS
Title
Facebook Fan Page of the Scottish Rural Network
Tool category
& type
Website and Social Media:
Keyword(s)
Communications, Cooperation, Information, National Rural Network, Participatory approach, Website & Social Media
Summary
The Facebook fan page of the Scottish Rural Network is providing information related to rural development, agriculture, environment and natural resources. The Facebook page is also used to inform about forthcoming events and to promote agriculture and rural development in Scotland by sharing links of articles, videos and websites or by disseminating information about the activities of the network. Followers are invited to comment and share their own information and opinion. In Scotland, Facebook is now considered as an important place to discuss and share experiences.
Country
& RDP Region(s)
United Kingdom
Main purpose
The main goal of the Facebook fan page is to provide people with information and news about the Scottish Rural Network and to encourage discussions and knowledge sharing.
Related
tools used
Photos
Target audience
EAFRD Beneficiaries:
Rural Development Stakeholders:
General Audience:
Technical information
All posts are in English but Facebook provides a "See translation" link allowing any follower to read posts in their own language.
Date produced
2009
Cost range
up to €4 999
Publisher/
Organiser
The Scottish National Rural Network
Distribution & Promotion
The Scottish National Rural Network
Assessment of effectiveness
The account is often updated with news, invitations and documentation. As of November 2013, the account registered around 900 followers.
Name of organisation
The Scottish National Rural Network
Type of
organisation
National Rural Network
Image(s)
Name of contact person
Anna Murray
Address
Scottish Government, Rural Communities Division, Rural Directorate, Area 1D, Pentland House, 47 Robb’s Loan, Edinburgh, EH14 1TY, UK
Telephone
+44 131 244 6180
