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Topic: Island Economies

Cross Party Group on Islands | Island Economies

Cross Party Group on Islands 7 – Focus on Island Homes Session 1

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 …

National Islands Plan | Island Economies

Scottish Islands Survey 2023: main findings

The latest Scottish Government Scottish Islands Survey has been published. It gathered views about different aspects of island life from residents. The results contribute to progressing the National Islands Plan …

Island Housing Group | Island Economies

MULL AND IONA COMMUNITY TRUST REGISTERS ITS FIRST RURAL HOUSING BURDEN IN A STEP TO RETAIN AFFORDABLE HOMES

Mull and Iona Community Trust (MICT) has registered its first Rural Housing Burden, as a means of retaining property in the affordable housing market – forever. MICT was appointed as …

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Marine Litter Working Group | Marine Policy

New SIF Marine Litter Working Group Website

The SIF Marine Litter Working Group have developed a new website sifmarinelitter.co.uk This new site will act as the focus for the activities, projects and data collection of the Working …

Isle Connect | Island Economies

Isle Connect – fostering inter-island connections

We are pleased to announce our Isle Connect WhatsApp Community Hub for SIF members. Isle Connect is a great place to share news, support each other, request help and advice …

Marine Litter Working Group | Marine Policy

Marine Litter Working Group- May 24 Update

Scottish Islands Federation Marine Litter Working Group nominated for Nature of Scotland Award! The Scottish Islands Federation have been turning the tide on marine litter through their extensive efforts to …

Island Housing Group / Sharing Solutions | Island Economies

Ministerial visit to Eigg

On 4 May, the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust hosted a visit by Paul MacLennan MSP, Minister for Housing, accompanied by local MSP, Emma Roddick.  Together they visited the recently …

Policy Conduit | Island Economies / Transport

Islands Connectivity Plan – SIF policy response

Following a call to members for opinions and evidence regarding the Scottish Government’s Islands Connectivity Plan, SIF prepared a response to consultation questions with key points around ferry capacity, the need …

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Island Research & Data | Island Economies

Scottish Islands Research Network

Island communities have long been the focus of research and sometimes opportunities and wider benefits can be missed. SIF is delighted to be part of this new network that aims …

National Islands Plan | Population

Addressing Depopulation Action Plan – SIF online session

Growing and maintaining a sustainable population is probably the key driver for the majority of island communities, and following the launch of the Addressing Depopulation Action Plan (ADAP) in February …

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