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Topic: Island Economies

Island Economies

Empowering Small Island Communities: report from our 2018 learning exchange and AGM

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 …

National Islands Plan | Island Economies

Islands (Scotland) Act 2018

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 …

Island Economies

Spring Newsletter

Catch up with news from S.I.F and the islands in our latest member bulletin- download here.

Island Economies / Population

Young returners turning the tide of island population trends

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, …

National Islands Plan | Island Economies

Islands Bill Makes it Way Through Stage 2

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 & …

Island Economies

Fuel Poverty Strategy for Scotland – An Island Perspective

“We want to see more households living in well insulated warm homes; accessing affordable, low carbon energy; and having an increased understanding of how to best use energy efficiency in …

Island Economies

Winter Newsletter

Catch up with news from SIF and the islands in our latest member bulletin- download here.        

National Islands Plan | Island Economies

Islands (Scotland) Bill

Formally introduced on 9 June 2017, the Bill is for an Act of the Scottish Parliament to make provision for a national islands plan; to impose duties in relation to …

Environment, Climate & Energy / Marine Policy

Smart Sustainable Inclusive Blue Growth

4th Atlantic Stakeholder Platform Conference, Glasgow  If the potential of the blue economy is to be realised, strategy must be based on local need and local communities must be key …

Island Economies

Kirkwall, Shapinsay and North Ronaldsay: S.I.F. AGM 2017

 S.I.F. AGM to take place alongside ESIN AGM and Conference in Kirkwall this September The Scottish Islands Federation will be hosting the European Small Islands Federation AGM and annual Conference …

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