Island of the Month #6 Canna
“Tiny Scottish Island launches appeal to help double its population” ran the headline in theScotsman newspaper back in August 2021. This ‘tiny island’ is the Isle of Canna which is …
New Community Members
We’re delighted to have had great interest in our AGM earlier this year, both from existing member groups and new groups who wished to become members and be part of …
Island Housing Group Session 1: Community-led Housing and the Remote Rural & Island Housing Action Plan
SIF Island Housing Group In our first member session looking at island community-led housing initiatives, we heard from Mull & Iona Community Trust, Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust and Hope …
Through an Island & Rural Lens: UK Levelling Up Fund
On leaving the European Union (EU) the UK Government committed to replacing the millions of pounds formerly invested through the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). Previously administered through the …
National Islands Plan Annual Report – 2021
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan – you can …
National Strategy for Economic Transformation
SIF was invited to the presentation of the National Strategy for Economic Transformation by Kate Forbes MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy) on Tuesday 1st March. The Strategy sets …
We’re Hiring!
SIF is delighted to offer an exciting new post – Island Marine Litter Network Development Officer. Working directly with our Island Marine Litter Working Group, the postholder(s) will enable island …
Climate Change Message in a Bottle
With the funding and support of the Scottish Government, Climate Change Message in a Bottle brought the voices of young islanders to COP26 after introducing them to climate science and …
Island of the Month #5 Gigha
Many of our members are community landowners, and have taken ownership of pieces of land on their island to sustainably develop it to meet the community’s needs. The Isle of …
SIF hosts Samsø Academy in Mull
Samsø Academy reps enjoy a visit to Mull during COP26 The Scottish Islands Federation recently hosted a brief visit to the Isle of Mull by Søren Hermansen and Alexis Chatzimpiros …