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 …
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 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 An Island Perspective – Help Shape the Debate Amid the Brexit chaos, it is more important than ever for islanders …
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What a rich and inspiring time we had in Tiree. Over the three days, thirty-two islanders representing twenty different islands came together to learn from each other and debate a …
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 was granted Royal Assent in July 2018. The Act introduces measures to support and help meet the unique needs of Scotland’s islands now and in the future. It …
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In a great piece of news, a recent study of young people on the islands that stretch from Eriskay to Berneray has shown that, against the trend of many areas, …
The Rural Economy & Connectivity Committee has now considered Stage 2 of the Bill and has agreed several amendments brought forward by MSP’s and Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport & …
