Europe, in or out? A few facts
In or out? Here are a few facts that speak for themselves. Rural development in Scotland: €1.68 billions The Rural Development Programme (RDP) for Scotland (UK) was formally adopted by …
Orkney’s Big Hit
Orkney’s naval past is very much in the spotlight at the moment. However its future as a local hydrogen economy is also firmly in focus, with the recent launch of the ‘BIG HIT’ hydrogen project. This major EU-funded project …
New, innovative health care model for the Small Isles
The Nuka Health care model, Scottish Island style A new health and well being centre for the Small Isles Residents of the Small Isles of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Canna …
New blood for S.I.F.
Meet our new Development officer and new board member S.I.F. directors are delighted to announce the appointment of Kirsty MacColl as the organisation’s new development officer. Kirsty is a crofter …
Blue New Deal workshop
The Blue New Deal The Blue New Deal is a UK-wide initiative, led by the New Economics Foundation and working in collaboration with a range of stakeholders, to support good jobs, …
Community Marine Workshop: buying into Marine Scotland’s Vision and strategy
Community Marine Workshop: buying into Marine Scotland’s Vision and Strategy Organised by Flora and Fauna International, the recent Community Marine Workshop held on 7 and 8 May 2016 was very …
S.I.F. awarded Scottish Government funding
S.I.F. awarded Scottish Government funding! The Scottish Islands Federation has been awarded £18.500 by the Scottish government, a sum which will allow its voluntary board to employ the staff it …
EU resolution on islands signals positive change
NEW EU resolution on islands passed on 4 February 2016 Article 174 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) recognises the special nature of island territories. …
Development Officer Post for S.I.F. – job description
Scottish Islands Federation Development Officer Post JOB DESCRIPTION 1-year part-time (about 22 hr/wk), with the possibility of extension April 2016 – March 2017. based on the equivalent of full-time salary in …
SIF showcased at Switch to Renewables Conference in Somerset.
SWITCH TO RENEWABLES: an inspirational seminar in Somerset On 4 and 5 March, Frome town council in Somerset organised an innovative and inspirational seminar on how to switch to a low …