2021 Scottish Rural Parliament – registration open!
Wherever you are, as you are, you are invited to bring your story to the 2021 Virtual Scottish Rural Parliament and shape the future of rural and island Scotland! Over …
Impact of COVID-19 on Island Communities
Communication with our SIF members since the start of lockdown enabled us to understand and gather insight into the many issues we face as island communities as a result of …
Advisory group on economic recovery
The Advisory Group on Economic Recovery was established by the Scottish Government to provide independent expert advice on supporting the sectors and regions of Scotland’s economy to recover from the …
All pulling together: Galson Estate community response
Communities everywhere are going above and beyond to help each other out and make things as good as they can be. Early March, before all this kicked off, feels like …
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 …
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 …