Upcoming Event- Island Digital Connectivity Resilience
In follow up to our meeting in November, SIF is hosting a meeting on digital connectivity resilience for members on Thursday 25 June 2:00pm to 3:00pm on Zoom. SIGN UP …
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Island Childcare Working Group – Meeting 29th May 2026
Our last meeting was held on Friday 29th May and focused on input into the Scottish Government consultation – School age childcare: a new legal definition – as well as …
Importance of Childcare Highlighted in Declaration of Island Priorities – 25th March 2026
Ahead of the election, the Declaration of Island Priorities, developed with SIF members, has been published and shared with all candidates standing for island seats. Covering childcare and care we …
Upcoming Disability Equality Scotland Events
Disability Equality Scotland are inviting disabled people living in rural areas of Scotland to take part in a series of online consultations on different topics. The sessions covering Ferry and …
THREE UPCOMING NATIONAL ISLAND PLAN EVENTS
Island Conversations – exploring the new National Islands Plan The Scottish Government’s Islands Team is inviting islanders, community groups and stakeholders to join the next round of Island Conversations — …
Declaration of Island Priorities Published
Today we have published our Declaration of Island Priorities ahead of the election on 7 May. The declaration is being shared with all candidates standing for island seats. We encourage …
Upcoming Event- Lost Potential or Unrealised Assets- Island Connections & Return Migration
Thursday 5 March | 7:30pm | Online An informal research presentation, open to all – 5th March 2026 at 7.30pm (UK time) Join the Scottish Islands Federation for a talk …
Second National Islands Plan Published
The publication of the second National Islands Plan marks an important moment for Scotland’s island communities. Building on the foundations of the first Plan, this new framework sets out a …
Island Voices- Jean MacLellan, Isle of Islay
We’re kicking off SIF Island Voices with Jean MacLellan OBE FRSA — a former senior civil servant and social work professional, originally from North Uist and now proudly based on …
Island Childcare Working Group – Meeting 4 Dec 2025
This meeting brought together updates from national and local partners on work to address childcare challenges in rural and island communities. It highlighted emerging and pilot models, policy developments, and …