20th International Island Games Generates £4 Million Boost to Orkney Economy A new evaluation of the 20th International Island Games has confirmed that Orkney 2025 delivered a £4 million economic uplift... 15 December 2025
Island Business Resilience Fund expansion Businesses affected by ferry disruption in Coll, Tiree, the Small Isles, Mull, Iona, Ulva, Barra, Vatersay, Islay and Jura can... 12 December 2025
Draft National Islands Plan Update 2025 published Scotland’s island communities have received a fresh commitment from government with the publication of the draft National Islands Plan Update... 9 December 2025
Marine plan for Shetland A plan setting out how Shetland’s seas will be managed sustainably to support local communities, protect marine life and tackle... 5 December 2025
Investing in Scotland’s islands A project aimed at supporting young carers on the Isle of Skye is one of 16 initiatives across 12 islands... 5 December 2025
Innovative kelp extracts boost barley yield in nutrient efficiency trials Researchers at The James Hutton Institute working on a collaborative project exploring how kelp extracts can enhance nutrient management in... 3 December 2025
Two New Appointees Join CalMac Board The Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, recently announced the appointment of Lucy Conway and John Nolan as Non-Executive Directors of... 24 November 2025
Businesses to have say on ferry disruption Island businesses know all too well how vital ferry services are – and how tough it can be when those... 19 November 2025
Major whisky makers join forces for first-of-its-kind peatland revival at RSPB reserve A landmark conservation partnership has been announced, with RSPB Scotland and major whisky distillers Suntory Global Spirits, Diageo and The... 18 November 2025
Have your say on NorthLink ferry services If you’ve hopped on a NorthLink ferry in the past year, Transport Scotland wants to hear from you. They’ve launched... 18 November 2025