Plans are underway to develop two hydro schemes on the Isle of Raasay with the launch of a £650,000 community share offer! Supported by Community Shares Scotland, the offer will …
Scotland has long had a reputation for social enterprise activity and on the 21st January Social Enterprise Scotland are thrilled to recognise the impact of social enterprise as part of …
Wherever you are, as you are, you are invited to bring your story to the 2021 Virtual Scottish Rural Parliament and shape the future of rural and island Scotland! Over …
The Scottish Government recently conducted a consultation on providing free bus travel for under 19’s. We welcomed this proposal and requested it be extended to cover free ferry travel for …
Following years of efforts and dedicated energy from the volunteer board of the Isle of Kerrera Development Trust (IKDT), the islanders are delighted to finally own their first ever community …
2020 has been a challenging year for everyone with COVID-19 impacting on many things and yet it has also given us amazing glimpses of tangible positive change. For our SIF …
A key part of the Islands (Scotland) Act, Island Community Impact Assessments are due to come into force later this month. The Scottish Government recently conducted a consultation on the …
Mull and Iona Community Trust are well on their way to building 4 more houses at Ulva Ferry for long-term affordable rent. The Wee House Company has been appointed to …
Digitial opportunities and connectivity are critical to the sustainability and resilience of island communities, brought into sharp focus this year when people everywhere have depended on it for health care, …
Short-term lets feature significantly in the sustainability of island communities, supporting economic growth, services and supply chains through tourism as well ashousing the many essential contract and project workers that …
