Dream to change the future – Visioning Rural Communities
Visioning Rural Communities in an innovative programme from the Social Enterprise Academy that invites you to dream dreams about how you want society to be, develop creative ways of sharing …
Make something good happen this Winter – Blue Social Growth
Do you have an enterprising idea for yourself, your business, your school or your community and need some help to take it forward? Would you like to learn new skills …
SCOTTISH ISLANDS PASSPORT – USER TESTING
The Scottish Islands Passport (SIP) was due to launch across 73 islands this year to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters and, whilst the global pandemic has forced the …
Arctic Connections Webinar Series
Arctic Connections: Scotland’s Arctic Policy Framework is a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange that builds on the many connections and similarities between Scotland and our Arctic neighbours. Beginning in …
CalMac Community Fund
The CalMac Community Fund is open until the 30 November and aims to support projects that tackle social isolation, mental health, loneliness and or poverty. The fund is open to …
£380,000 for Westray Housing Project
Absolutely wonderful news for Westray! Having purchased Bayview from Orkney Islands Council in 2019, Westray Development Trust has secured funding through the Scottish Government Islands Housing Fund that will enable …
Scottish Islands Passport
Putting all our islands on the map! The idea for a Scottish Island Passport was inspired by successful projects in Denmark, Holland and Ireland. The Scottish version of the project …
Islands Revival
During Spring and Summer 2019, the Islands Revival project collected evidence and examples of population turnaround through a series of blog posts from island communities. Among these are posts from …
The Icing on the Cake for Castlebay Christmas Tree
Castlebay Christmas Tree was enjoyed by many on Barra and beyond when it was erected in December 2019 and throughout the festive season. We are now delighted and honoured to …
Free online Business Training for island entrepreneurs!
Blue Social Growth: free business online training for entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs on Scottish islands You have an enterprising idea? You live on an island ? You have come to …