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Theme section (Rural Transformations,Rural Futures)

The impact of COVID-19 on the resilience of rural and island Scotland: implications for transitioning to a resilient rural and island future

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Pages 29-48 | Received 10 Feb 2023, Accepted 26 Feb 2024, Published online: 15 Mar 2024

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