From Figi to Fair Isle: Islands around the World and Covid 19
Limited access to emergency medical care, supply chains dependent on transport links (and the weather!) and with many older people in our communities, it can be scary living on a …
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CROC Talk – community response from Cumbrae
Here is another good example of the community response on the islands. The Millport Support Group started off as a Facebook page to connect people but has grown into a …
Islands Respond to Coronavirus
In such challenging and difficult times all communities are working hard to get plans and actions in place to make sure they are as well prepared as possible and that …
Community Action Response call as coronavirus cases rise
Community Action Response call as coronavirus cases rise Scots are being asked to ensure links within their community are strengthened as the prospect of mass social isolation grows 12th March …
Construction and procurement of ferry vessels
Given the vital importance of connectivity to the sustainability of Scottish island communities, SIF welcomed the opportunity to contribute perspectives to this inquiry by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, …
Winter 2020 Newsletter
Catch up with news from S.I.F and the islands in our latest member bulletin – here
What will replace EU Structural Funds?
The funding should seek to continue addressing the same challenges, making our region and especially the islands more competitive, fostering economic growth and creating new jobs, ensuring the right infrastructure …
Local energy & electric vehicles
By using renewable energy near to where it is generated, its financial value can be retained in the local economy, with reduced wastage associated with long distance transmission inefficiencies. Potentially, …
National Islands Plan goes live!
On 27 December 2019, Scotland’s first ever National Islands Plan (NIP) was launched. Replacing the proposed plan which was published in October, the NIP provides a framework for action and …
Deposit Return Scheme
Recognition of the importance of waste minimisation as integral to challenges of managing island refuse more sustainably, but also some questions about how the scheme will work for island shops …