Members Evening Round Up
On 27 March, Scottish Islands Federation hosted a members evening coinciding with the AGM. Chaired by Vice Chair Luke Fraser, the event brought together a diverse range of voices, from …
Tarbh Goes to Holyrood!
This week, Scottish Coastal Clean Up, a project of the Balanced Horizon charity, is bringing its crucial marine conservation work to the heart of Scottish politics with an exhibition at …
Online Sessions- National Islands Plan
The Scottish Government’s Islands Team is inviting islanders, community groups and stakeholders to join the conversation on Scotland’s new National Islands Plan, which will be published later this year. These …
Shapinsay- Island Interview
As part of our Featured Island Interview series we interviewed Lisa Marie Muir, Manager and Community Development Officer of Shapinsay Development Trust. Lisa Marie discusses life on the island, including …
Tarbh na Muraig / ‘The Flotsam Cow
Tarbh (or Tarbh na Muraig / ‘The Flotsam Cow,’ to give him his full title) was created entirely from litter collected from Argyll’s beaches as a visual representation of the marine litter …
Member Spotlight- Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Update October 2024 The Trust has been progressing the development of 5 new affordable homes for rent on the island which are nearing completion. The properties have been advertised locally …
Member Spotlight- Fyne Futures
Fyne Futures Ltd was delighted to be awarded £2,500 from the Supporting Communities Fund. The project has been led by Amanda Thornburn, Employability Coach and Steve Kemp, Volunteer Co-ordinator. Centred …
SIF marine litter project shortlisted for Nature of Scotland Award!
We are so delighted that the work of SIF and many volunteers from across the islands was recognised with our project, Island Communities Pushing Back the Marine Litter Tide, announced …
Event- Community-led Housing Management & Maintenance
Thursday 10th October2:00 – 3:30pm | Online Once the development and build phase of a community-led housing project is underway there are lots of things to consider around local lettings …
Cross Party Group on Islands 7 – Focus on Island Homes Session 1
The Cross Party Group on Islands in the Scottish Parliament (CPG Islands) provides a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to Scotland’s islands and the residents of island communities, and it …