Join Us at the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament 2023
We’re thrilled to announce that the Scottish Islands Federation is partnering with our friends at Scottish Rural Action to bring you the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament 2023! When: 1-3 …
These are submissions that SIF has made to the Scottish Government on a variety of topics.
We’re thrilled to announce that the Scottish Islands Federation is partnering with our friends at Scottish Rural Action to bring you the Scottish Rural & Islands Parliament 2023! When: 1-3 …
The consultation on the Draft Energy Strategy & Just Transition Plan has recently closed and you can read the full response from SIF here. This outlines the ambition and concern …
Draft response to HPMA consultation Following a call to members for opinions and evidence regarding the Scottish Government’s Highly Protected Marine Area consultation SIF prepared a draft response to consultation questions …
SIF was invited to the presentation of the National Strategy for Economic Transformation by Kate Forbes MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Economy) on Tuesday 1st March. The Strategy sets …
In general terms we fully support the vision, the strategic intents, and the priorities. Our concern is around the extent to which the situation on the ground in island communities …
To many young islanders, the cost of the ferry journey (or plane) is the main barrier to participation and access, and the plan, as it currently stands, introduces a further …
If the situation in islands is recognised within the proposals, we believe there is a good opportunity within the sector to grow good, skilled jobs and career paths, contributing to …
High standards of animal welfare are a USP of small scale, low impact crofting and farming in islands but by default, due to remote geography, transport restraints and limited accessibility …
The Scottish Government recently conducted a consultation on providing free bus travel for under 19’s. We welcomed this proposal and requested it be extended to cover free ferry travel for …
Good digital connectivity is pivotal to the sustainability and ambition of island and remote communities and yet obstacles continue to frustrate inclusive progress. Different solutions and alternative technologies are required …