How community is understood and why it matters

by Dr Iain Cairns – SISC's Head of Research on defining 'community'

21 Jan 2026

Twenty years of Community Benefit in Scotland: what we’ve learned and why it matters more than ever

by Rachel Searle – Guest post from Foundation Scotland about the future of community benefits, and SISC's work with the charity

8 Dec 2025

Homes Need More Than Land

by Laura Major, Jen Roberts, and Elizabeth Lawson – Remembering water in rural and island development planning

4 Sep 2025

No Community Left Behind: Inside Scotland's Regional Climate Adaptation Partnerships.

by Alexa Green – Communities are increasingly being seen as important leaders in climate action initiatives and climate policy creation in Scotland and around the world

20 Mar 2025