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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
As part of our island of the month interview series we spoke with Luke Fraser from North Ronaldsay Trust. Lying further north than the southern tip of Norway, North Ronaldsay …
At the end of last year, the Scottish Government carried out a public consultation to inform a review of the National Islands Plan published in 2019. The consultation received 167 responses submitted …
