Supporting Rural and Islands Community Councils

This area of the website hosts relevant news, information and case studies to support the work of community councils in rural and islands areas. If you have a news story or and idea for a case study to highlight the good work of rural and islands community councils let us know via: scottishccs@improvementservice.org.uk

Young Islanders Network (YIN)

Delivered in partnership with Scottish Government, the Young Islanders Network (YIN) aims to build a community for young islanders and empower them to help make the National Islands Plan work for young people. On this page you can find out more about YIN and the work they are involved in.

Tackling the rural housing shortage in Carsphairn

One of the biggest problems facing rural communities in Scotland is a shortage of affordable housing. Carsphairn Community Council is taking action to address this issue in their own area of Dumfries and Galloway.

Public consultation essential for Pittenweem action plans

Pittenweem Community Council has employed different engagement strategies to help develop Community Action and Local Place Plans.

Challenging the cost of living crisis on Barra

Castlebay and Vatersay Community Council are taking action to ensure local organisations can get through the current cost of living crisis. Funding from the Rural and Island Communities Ideas into Action Fund is supporting a range of activities across the island to tackle social isolation.

Ferintosh Community Bus tackling transport deprivation

Bus routes in rural areas of Scotland have faced consistent cuts in recent years, as operators focus on revenue-generating routes in towns and cities, leaving many people without access to a vehicle of their own stranded. Ferintosh Community Council finally seems to have found a solution in the shape of the Wee Ferintosh Community Bus.