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 …
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 …
March Island of the Month- Yell
Kate Lonsdale, North Yell Development Council. For the month of March, we selected Yell, Shetland as our Island of the Month. We had the pleasure of interviewing Yell Resident Kate …
Meet our New Directors (1 of 2) Janet Marshall
Having lived on the Isle of Lewis for nearly 40 years, Janet has had many roles: Wildlife Illustrator, Research Assistant, Web Designer, Theatre tour Manager, PA to the Chief Executive …