Crown Estate funds suggested for ‘all singing, all dancing’ campsite
Crown Estate funding could support Ness of Sound campsite plans, Lerwick Community Council hears.
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Peerie Makkers project set to continue next year
Shetland Peerie Makkers, the project which provides free hand-knitting tuition to primary school pupils, is expected to resume in 2021. Established in 2015 by the…
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First local funding from Crown Estate fund agreed
The first funding awards have been made from the recently launched Shetland Crown Estate fund, with seven organisations receiving funding for local projects.
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Shetland organisations can now bid for share of £2.37m grant scheme
Charities, social enterprises and other community organisations are now able to bid for grants of up to £100,000 as part of a scheme aimed at…
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Extra money to help firms and charities suffering due to pandemic
A new tranche of money is being released that could help support businesses and charities through the difficulties caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Scott slams lack of plans for seabed powers to islands
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott has criticised what he called the Scottish government’s “lack of plans” over the future transfer of control of the seabed to…
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Crown Estate income should be invested in NAFC, says Scott
The Crown Estate’s income from the seabed around Shetland should be re-invested in the NAFC Marine Centre, Shetland MSP Tavish Scott believes. Speaking at a…
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Action needed rather than words, says Scott
After eight years of an SNP government Shetland needs positive action rather than endless rhetoric, MSP Tavish Scott says.
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Carmichael tables amendment over Crown Estate devolution
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael has put the case in the House of Commons for devolution of the Crown Estate to island communities.
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So Much To Sea wins aquaculture award
Seafood Shetland has won the Community Initiative category in the Crown Estate’s Scottish Marine Aquaculture Awards for its “So Much To Sea” project.
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Sturgeon promises Crown Estate cash and local involvement in management
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said that islands like Shetland will benefit from all the income generated from activities within 12 miles of the shore. Speaking…
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Robinson pleased with cross-party report on devolution
SIC political leader Gary Robinson has welcomed a Scottish Parliament committee report calling for devolution of seabed tax raising powers as a priority.
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Scott welcomes backing for devolution of Crown Estate powers
A Scottish Parliamentary committee has made a strong recommendation that full ownership and control over the seabed should be handed to the islands.
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Island document hailed by council leaders – criticised by opposition
• A prospectus for Scotland’s islands after independence, based on the Our Islands Our Future campaign, was launched by First Minister Alex Salmond in Kirkwall
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