Island of the Month #1 Westray
Reasons to smile in the Queen of the Isles What do you think of when you hear ‘Scottish Island’? There’s various things you can pretty much guarantee you’ll get: spectacular …
Crowdfunding goes live for afforable homes in Colonsay!
Colonsay Community Development Company has just launched its crowdfunding campaign to raise £25,000 towards the cost of building new homes! With a population of 130, a school roll about to …
Isle of Raasay launches community share offer to fund two hydro schemes
Plans are underway to develop two hydro schemes on the Isle of Raasay with the launch of a £650,000 community share offer! Supported by Community Shares Scotland, the offer will …
Supporting Kerrera Old School to become a New Community Hub
Following years of efforts and dedicated energy from the volunteer board of the Isle of Kerrera Development Trust (IKDT), the islanders are delighted to finally own their first ever community …
More new homes on the way at Ulva Ferry
Mull and Iona Community Trust are well on their way to building 4 more houses at Ulva Ferry for long-term affordable rent. The Wee House Company has been appointed to …
The Sanday Wave Gift Voucher
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic we have been in touch with lots of small shops on the islands and we wanted to share this great idea from one …
£380,000 for Westray Housing Project
Absolutely wonderful news for Westray! Having purchased Bayview from Orkney Islands Council in 2019, Westray Development Trust has secured funding through the Scottish Government Islands Housing Fund that will enable …
Exciting times for Bute Produce market garden
From its market garden, Bute Produce grows wonderful, affordable and sustainable produce as well as skills and support for local people. The purchase of the site has just been completed …
New project to tackle marine litter at Beachwatch Bute
Beachwatch Bute is celebrating 21 years of keeping Bute’s beautiful beaches clean by rolling out a programme of innovative new litter picking benches, thanks to funding from the Co-op Community …
The Icing on the Cake for Castlebay Christmas Tree
Castlebay Christmas Tree was enjoyed by many on Barra and beyond when it was erected in December 2019 and throughout the festive season. We are now delighted and honoured to …