Welfare of Animals During Transport
High standards of animal welfare are a USP of small scale, low impact crofting and farming in islands but by default, due to remote geography, transport restraints and limited accessibility …
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Young Islander’s Challenge
Over the next few months young islanders from across Scotland have the opportunity to take part in the Young Islander Challenge! The Challenge aims to enable young people to talk …
Welfare of animals during transport – consultation
The Scottish Government is currently seekings views on Farm Animal Welfare Committee – Opinion on the welfare of animals during transport and in particular the possible practival implications of applying …
Crowdfunding goes live for afforable homes in Colonsay!
Colonsay Community Development Company has just launched its crowdfunding campaign to raise £25,000 towards the cost of building new homes! With a population of 130, a school roll about to …
Isle of Raasay launches community share offer to fund two hydro schemes
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 …
Uist, Lewis and Govan recognised in new Social Enterprise Places Scotland scheme
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 …
2021 Scottish Rural Parliament – registration open!
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 …
Consultation on free bus travel for under 19s
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 …
Supporting Kerrera Old School to become a New Community Hub
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 …
Digital Strategy for Scotland
Good digital connectivity is pivotal to the sustainability and ambition of island and remote communities and yet obstacles continue to frustrate inclusive progress. Different solutions and alternative technologies are required …