Following a call to members for opinions and evidence regarding the Scottish Government’s Islands Connectivity Plan, SIF prepared a response to consultation questions with key points around ferry capacity, the need …
Island communities have long been the focus of research and sometimes opportunities and wider benefits can be missed. SIF is delighted to be part of this new network that aims …
Growing and maintaining a sustainable population is probably the key driver for the majority of island communities, and following the launch of the Addressing Depopulation Action Plan (ADAP) in February …
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has declared a litter emergency and we’re aiming to help by supporting their 2024 Spring Clean. By taking small actions such as organising or participating …
The Scottish Islands Federation (SIF) is looking for local volunteers to help record a sample of data about the items they find when carrying out a beach clean. This data …
On Friday 20 October, SIF chair Camille Dressler presented the case study of Eigg’s community energy at the Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavik. As Eigg is her home, she was especially …
Scotland’s first ever National Islands Plan was published in 2019 and it is now going through its first review. The review may lead to the publication of a new National …
We’re thrilled to announce that the Scottish Islands Federation is partnering with our friends at Scottish Rural Action to bring you the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament 2023! When: 1-3 …
Are you passionate about unlocking the potential of island and rural communities? Could you help connect communities to decision-makers, sharing stories, challenges, and solutions? Are you ready to build bridges …
Details of how the commitments in the National Islands Plan will be delivered over the coming year. Read it here.
