Smart Islands Exchange Project
As part of the LEADER funded Preparatory project “ Smart islands through exchange and collaboration”, islanders from the Small isles of Eigg and Canna in Scotland’s Highland region travelled to …
Intoducing W-Power
If you are a female business owner or entrepreneur and based in HIE Argyll and the Islands area, Arran, Cumbrae, or Dumfries and Galloway then W-Power is for you! W-Power …
Introduction to the Marine Litter Working Group
See our statement on Marine litter below Scottish islands are at the forefront of the fight against Marine litter. Many of our island communities have been taking action and are …
National Islands Plan Consultation – event reports
Between April and July 2019 SCELG, Scottish Government and Scottish Island Federation will capture the views of island communities through a wide consultation process. The dates, locations and reports from …
Islands Plan consultation successfully concluded!
For the first time ever, Scotland’s island residents, not just their elected representatives, are helping to shape the policies that affect them. The National Island Plan consultation which started on …
National Islands Plan – get ready to have your say
Later this year, the first National Islands Plan as well as the guidelines for the new Island Communities Impact Assessments (ICIA) will come into place – we mustn’t miss our …
Future Rural Policy and Support in Scotland: the view from LINK
Future Rural Policy and Support in Scotland: the view from Scottish Environment LINK LINK Parliamentary Briefing January 2019 Summary This briefing sets out the views of Scottish Environment LINK members …
Towards a new road map for the Scottish rural economy
Towards a new road map for the Scottish rural economy An Island Perspective – Help Shape the Debate Amid the Brexit chaos, it is more important than ever for islanders …
Winter Newsletter
Catch up with news from S.I.F and the islands in our latest member bulletin – download here