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 …
Members News- Point & Sandwick
Sheshader to Aird community path is now open The village paths between Aird, Upper Aird and Sheshader were officially opened with a celebratory, community walk on Thursday 23rd January. The …
Island Childcare | Networking & Learning Event
Join us for an informative online member session to discuss island childcare. Thursday 13 Feb | 12:30-14:00 | Online We will hear from working island examples and from Highlands &Islands …
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 …
Island Housing Group Session 5: Scottish Futures Trust
Housing Working Group meeting with guest speakers from the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) to discuss keyworker accommodation, funding, and legacy housing as well as capturing further policy input to update …
Island Housing Group Session 4: Management & Maintenance
Identified as an important topic by our housing working group, this session involved in depth learning on the practical aspects of becoming a landlord and how to manage tenancies, regulations, …
Cross Party Group on Islands 8: Focus on Island Homes Session 2
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 …
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 …
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 …