Funding for Scotland’s Islands project
Scotland’s islands have received a boost of £820,000 for a new initiative in 2011 that will support economic development and attract new visitors.
European Regional Development Funding (ERDF) will support a project devised by the six local authorities in Scotland that encompass island communities to promote island culture, including contemporary and traditional art and music, to mainland audiences.
Speaking during a visit to the Western Isles on Thursday the 8th July 2010, Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop MSP said: ‘Our islands each have their own distinctive culture and I am delighted we have been successful in attracting European funding to promote and celebrate the islands and their indigenous assets to a wider audience. I welcome the potential this initiative offers for cross-fertilisation of ideas between island communities, those on the mainland and internationally.’
Alex MacDonald, Convener of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, added: ‘This is a tremendous boost for the Scotland’s Islands project which is shaping up to be a fantastic celebration of the culture and heritage of Scotland’s Islands. With the extension of the event into Spring 2012 there is now even more time for people to enjoy Scotland’s unique and very special Islands.’
The Scotland’s Islands 2011 project will be launched in April 2011 and extend to Spring 2012.
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