The Scottish Islands Federation,
'A voice for the Scottish Islands'.

A YEAR OF ISLAND CULTURES 2011
A unique opportunity for our islands to work together!

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European elections 2009    S.I.F. Manefesto  with candidate's replies

Are you an Island Community Group?  Become a member of S.I.F.

August 2008 newsletter

ESIN January newsletter (pdf file 2.15mb)

The Scottish Islands Federation’s aim is to become the representative body for the 95 inhabited offshore islands of Scotland. 

Islands have their own issues regarding all aspects of life, which are not always widely understood by public bodies and funding agencies.

They also have their own solutions to ensure that island communities remain vibrant and strong.

Within the federation, island organisations and individuals can express their unique points of views, share their stories and make better representations at local, regional, national and European level.  

Submission to EU Green Paper on Future Maritime Policy from the European Small Islands Network (ESIN) (produced in M.S.Word 597kb)

Current issue R.E.T.( Road Equivalent TariffFerry Review

Fuel costs and their effects on island communities  Articles


The quote above is from the Irish Islands Federation

The Scottish Islands Federation would like to acknowledge the grant support provided by the Scottish Executive Rural Strategic Support Fund, Leader+, Highland Council, Argyll and Bute Council and North Ayrshire Council.

© Scottish Islands Federation 2007
Island Photographs courtesy of
Cailean Maclean

Last modified 21/05/2009