Have your say on the Shetland Energy Strategy People are being invited to have their say on a revised, draft Shetland Energy Strategy 14 October 2025
Reimagining Childcare in Scotland’s Remote, Rural and Island Communities Caroline Hastings, from the Improvement Service, is this week's guest blogger—applying a rural and island lens to childcare. 8 October 2025
Education Secretary visits Orkney schools Helping learners with additional support needs. 7 October 2025
2025 SURF Awards Shortlist Revealed Scotland’s Regeneration Forum announce the 2025 shortlist for the SURF Awards showcasing successful community regeneration. 30 September 2025
Building ferry resilience in Shetland £10m inter-island connectivity grant to fund ferry resilience in Shetland 25 September 2025
Lochaber Gears Up to Host the Royal National Mòd 2025 Taking place from 10 – 18 October 2025, the Scottish cultural extravaganza is expected to welcome up to 10,000 competitors, musicians and visitors to Fort William and to the surrounding area. 22 September 2025
Scottish Youth Parliament By-Election Two new members of the Scottish Youth Parliament sought to represent Shetland. 11 September 2025
Deadline approaching for £4.4m targeted support for island businesses A funding package, developed to support island businesses affected by ferry disruption, will accept applications until 15 September. 9 September 2025
Scottish Crown Estate funding available Impactful sustainable development grant scheme launches latest round of funding 3 September 2025
Kinloch Castle put up for sale by NatureScot The historic Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum has been put up for sale. 27 August 2025