Islands Programme News Today

Paul McLennan, Scottish Government Minister for Housing, reflects on depopulation, housing and the impact on urban and rural communities.

THE VALUE of the £100 million islands growth deal pledged by government has decreased “considerably” since it was first announced due to inflation,...

The Scottish Government plans to unveil a refreshed National Islands Plan next year.

Following its landmark achievement of establishing one of the world’s largest Marine Protected Areas, Pitcairn Island is once again stepping up its commitment to the environment.This time, the small island with a big vision, is focusing on the preservation of its terrestrial environment, with hel...

PEOPLE are being encouraged to take part in the Scottish Government's consultation on the National Islands Plan review. The consultation, which can be accessed online, is open until 9 October. A series of in-person and virtual community workshops will also be held in September...

Honourable Bikenibeu Paeniu, Ambassador of Tuvalu to the Republic of China (Taiwan); Acting Director General of the IUCN Regional Office, Ms Maria Goretti Muavesi; Vice President of the Conservation International Pacific Ocean and Islands Programme, Ms Susana Waqainabete-Tuisese; Excellencies; Di...

The funding was announced by Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon

COPE will receive almost £700,000 in funding from the Scottish government as one of 13 projects designed to improve island life.

Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon has said that changes could be made to the Islands Programme investment panel to add island-based experts.

Almost all of the eight-strong 'investment panel' established to evaluate grants from the £4m Islands Programme are based in mainland cities