Member Spotlight- Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Update October 2024 The Trust has been progressing the development of 5 new affordable homes for rent on the island which are nearing completion. The properties have been advertised locally …
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 …
Island of the Month- North Ronaldsay
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 …
Islands Connectivity Plan
Transport Scotland is undertaking a series of island engagement sessions to inform the development of the Islands Connectivity Plan, in particular, the two documents recently published for public consultation: the …
Inquiry into a Modern and Sustainable Ferry Service for Scotland
The Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee launched an inquiry to seek out how best to secure a ferry service that is future-proofed, compatible with Scotland’s net zero goals and …
Consultation on free bus travel for under 19s
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 …
Construction and procurement of ferry vessels
Given the vital importance of connectivity to the sustainability of Scottish island communities, SIF welcomed the opportunity to contribute perspectives to this inquiry by the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee, …
Ferry fare review
FERRIES UNIT FREIGHT REVIEW NOW PUBLISHED. The principles for the new ferry fares: simplicity, comparability and consistency Following their commitment in the ferry plan, the Scottish government Ferries unit has …
Innovative EV programme for Mull and Iona
Mull and Iona Sustainable Transport wins Rural Innovators Award 2015-16 for Transport MIST’s aims to reduce CO2 emissions and dependance on fossil fuel on Mull and Iona, have been recognised …