National Islands Plan Annual Report – 2021
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan – you can …
News
National Strategy for Economic Transformation
SIF was invited to the presentation of the National Strategy for Economic Transformation by Kate Forbes MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy) on Tuesday 1st March. The Strategy sets …
Stories to save the planet?
Each Scottish Islands has their own distinct culture. But something they all have in common is a rich history of storytelling. Folklore and stories about people, places, and events being …
We’re Hiring!
SIF is delighted to offer an exciting new post – Island Marine Litter Network Development Officer. Working directly with our Island Marine Litter Working Group, the postholder(s) will enable island …
Climate Change Message in a Bottle
With the funding and support of the Scottish Government, Climate Change Message in a Bottle brought the voices of young islanders to COP26 after introducing them to climate science and …
R100 – check your status
Earlier this year we circulated a briefing paper to members with some background and progress on R100. At the time, the full roll-out plan for the islands had not yet …
Island of the Month #5 Gigha
Many of our members are community landowners, and have taken ownership of pieces of land on their island to sustainably develop it to meet the community’s needs. The Isle of …
SIF hosts Samsø Academy in Mull
Samsø Academy reps enjoy a visit to Mull during COP26 The Scottish Islands Federation recently hosted a brief visit to the Isle of Mull by Søren Hermansen and Alexis Chatzimpiros …
Islands Bond Consultation
SIF welcomes and values the much needed discussion stimulated by the Islands Bond initiative, particularly if this leads to collective and tangible solutions to the underlying challenges to sustaining living …
Island of the Month #4 Bute
Arguably the most accessible of Scotland’s islands, with 14 ferry crossings per weekday, you can get to Bute in just over half an hour from the Ayrshire coast, or a …