National Islands Plan – Implementation Route Map 2022
Details of how priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan will be delivered. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan …
The power of the Eigg Story, yesterday and today
Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 Community Fund gave Comunn Eachdraidh Eige – the isle of Eigg History Society – a great opportunity to celebrate 25 years of Eigg community ownership in a …
OFGEM draft determination – Skye – Uist subsea cable – consultation
Last month SIF worked with members in Uist to respond to the OFGEM draft determination for ED2 to appeal the draft decision which has rejected the replacement of the Skye-Uist …
Inquiry into a Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland
The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee launched an inquiry to seek out how best to secure a ferry service that is future-proofed, compatible with Scotland’s net zero goals and …
Circular Economy Bill
Scottish Islands Federation response to the proposed Circular Economy Bill consultation. The consultation sought views on the proposals to develop Scotland’s circular economy, to take a more circular approach to …
A Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland
The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee at the Scottish Parliament has launched an inquiry into A modern and sustainable ferry service for Scotland. The inquiry aims to seek out how …
Avian Flu – What to do if you find any dead birds
Our SIF Marine Litter Working Group has been looking at the current situation with Avian Flu, what the picture is across the islands and guidance if you find any dead …
Island of the Month #6 Canna
“Tiny Scottish Island launches appeal to help double its population” ran the headline in theScotsman newspaper back in August 2021. This ‘tiny island’ is the Isle of Canna which is …
New Community Members
We’re delighted to have had great interest in our AGM earlier this year, both from existing member groups and new groups who wished to become members and be part of …
Island Housing Group Session 1: Community-led Housing and the Remote Rural & Island Housing Action Plan
SIF Island Housing Group In our first member session looking at island community-led housing initiatives, we heard from Mull & Iona Community Trust, Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust and Hope …