Event- Community-led Housing Management & Maintenance
Thursday 10th October2:00 – 3:30pm | Online Once the development and build phase of a community-led housing project is underway there are lots of things to consider around local lettings …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 – 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- 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …