Declaration of Island Priorities Published
Today we have published our Declaration of Island Priorities ahead of the election on 7 May. The declaration is being shared with all candidates standing for island seats. We encourage …
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Upcoming Event- Lost Potential or Unrealised Assets- Island Connections & Return Migration
Thursday 5 March | 7:30pm | Online An informal research presentation, open to all – 5th March 2026 at 7.30pm (UK time) Join the Scottish Islands Federation for a talk …
Second National Islands Plan Published
The publication of the second National Islands Plan marks an important moment for Scotland’s island communities. Building on the foundations of the first Plan, this new framework sets out a …
Island Voices- Jean MacLellan, Isle of Islay
We’re kicking off SIF Island Voices with Jean MacLellan OBE FRSA — a former senior civil servant and social work professional, originally from North Uist and now proudly based on …
Island Childcare Working Group – Meeting 4 Dec 2025
This meeting brought together updates from national and local partners on work to address childcare challenges in rural and island communities. It highlighted emerging and pilot models, policy developments, and …
Island Digital Connectivity Resilience- Meeting Notes
Digital connectivity is fundamental to how Scotland’s islands operate and function. Recent weather events and severe storms have once again highlighted how vulnerable island communities can be when digital and …
Welcome to our newest Member- Dunvegan Community Trust
Dunvegan Community Trust incorporated in 2022 in order to run more ambitious projects in the local area and enact real positive change to the lives of the people who live …
New Draft National Islands Plan
The new draft National Islands Plan alongside the Implementation Route Map has now been laid before the Scottish Parliament and is to replace the 2019 version. With a core focus …
SIF MLWG attend the Project One Wave
It was a privilege to attend the Project One Wave Summit last week, and be energised by the exciting collaborations and good work going on across Scotland and beyond. It was a …
Online engagement session – Island Business Resilience Fund
The Scottish Government’s Islands Team is gathering updated evidence on how ferry-related disruption is affecting island businesses. We’re inviting businesses and community organisations to join online engagement sessions to share …