New SIF Marine Litter Working Group Website
The SIF Marine Litter Working Group have developed a new website sifmarinelitter.co.uk This new site will act as the focus for the activities, projects and data collection of the Working …
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Isle Connect – fostering inter-island connections
We are pleased to announce our Isle Connect WhatsApp Community Hub for SIF members. Isle Connect is a great place to share news, support each other, request help and advice …
Marine Litter Working Group- May 24 Update
Scottish Islands Federation Marine Litter Working Group nominated for Nature of Scotland Award! The Scottish Islands Federation have been turning the tide on marine litter through their extensive efforts to …
Ministerial visit to Eigg
On 4 May, the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust hosted a visit by Paul MacLennan MSP, Minister for Housing, accompanied by local MSP, Emma Roddick. Together they visited the recently …
Clean energy for EU islands forum 2024
SIF chair Camille Dressler attended the Clean energy for EU islands forum 2024, taking place in on 14-15 May 2024, on the island of Pantelleria, 6 hours by ferry from Sicily. The …
Islands Connectivity Plan – SIF policy response
Following a call to members for opinions and evidence regarding the Scottish Government’s Islands Connectivity Plan, SIF prepared a response to consultation questions with key points around ferry capacity, the need …
Scottish Islands Research Network
Island communities have long been the focus of research and sometimes opportunities and wider benefits can be missed. SIF is delighted to be part of this new network that aims …
Addressing Depopulation Action Plan – SIF online session
Growing and maintaining a sustainable population is probably the key driver for the majority of island communities, and following the launch of the Addressing Depopulation Action Plan (ADAP) in February …
Island of the Month- North Ronaldsay
As part of our island of the month interview series we spoke with Luke Fraser from North Ronaldsay Trust. Lying further north than the southern tip of Norway, North Ronaldsay …
National Islands Plan Review – consultation findings
At the end of last year, the Scottish Government carried out a public consultation to inform a review of the National Islands Plan published in 2019. The consultation received 167 responses submitted …