Carbon Neutral Islands - Hoy & Walls

24/03/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed to our recent domestic energy survey. Your input has been most helpful and we will keep you informed on potential future project developments. If you do still wish to return your survey form, please feel free to do so by March 31st. Please be aware that the office address has now changed:

Island of Hoy Development Trust
Y M Community Hall
Longhope
Stromness
Orkney
KW16 3PG

03/02/2026

Good morning Hoy residents,

A quick note to say thank you to everyone who has completed the survey so far. If you did not receive a form by post please contact Kim at [email protected] and she can arrange to send one to you. Alternatively, you can view and complete the survey online via the link or QC code attached.

Have a pleasant, if Wintery, day!

To those Hoy and Walls residents who would like to complete the Domestic Energy Survey online, please follow this link:

https://tinyurl.com/cnihoy-warm26

Or scan the QR code attached.

26/01/2026

To those Hoy and Walls residents who would like to complete the Domestic Energy Survey online, please follow this link:

https://tinyurl.com/cnihoy-warm26

Or scan the QR code attached.

19/12/2025

Warm greetings from your CNI team, Phil and Kim. Our page may have been quiet, but we have been busying away behind the scenes on an exciting new project to bring to you, the residents of Hoy and Walls. Details will follow soon, but in the meantime, we wish you well for the Festive Season.

08/07/2025

Thank you & Goodbye! 🌿 I wanted to share that I’ve now finished my time as Carbon Neutral Islands Development Officer for Hoy & Walls.

It’s been such a privilege working alongside so many of you, sharing ideas, tackling challenges, and building momentum towards a greener, fairer future for our islands and community. From community events to conversations over coffee, every moment reminded me how strong and caring our community is - long may it continue!

Thank you for your support and determination to make a difference. I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved together, and I know the journey towards a strong, resilient and carbon neutral community will keep growing from strength to strength! 🌏🌿💚

While I am heading off to pastures new, this project isn't going anywhere! So keep your eyes peeled for future updates 😊

All the best,

Aisling

13/06/2025

With the support of funding from the Carbon Neutral Islands Fund and in partnership with the Community Garden we are launching a zero food waste project. We will be using our WasteStation to process food waste that can then be used in the Community Garden compost bins. Food waste caddies are available. Please get in touch if you would like to be part of the project.

27/05/2025

OPEN NOW - Expressions of Interest Invited 📢‼️🌱♻️
Community organisations are encouraged to submit project ideas for funding of up to £40,000. Projects must aim to reduce or offset carbon emissions on our island.

Got an idea? We'd love to hear it! Email Aisling with project ideas by 5 pm June 23rd
[email protected]

26/05/2025

Community Seed Library - Open Now! 🌱🌼🐝

There are two locations - at the Hoy Heritage Centre and at the Community Garden.

You will find a few packets of seeds in both libraries to kickstart things, but don't worry - more to come!! We will be looking for funding to buy seeds for autumn/winter growing + spring next year (requests welcome!), and we hope that donations will also increase the range of options.

Current Stock List:
Hoy Heritage Centre:
- Radish
- Carrot
- Cauliflower
- Runner Bean
- Spring Onion
- Tomato (Plum Roma)
- Lettuce (iceberg)
- Garden Pea
- Candy Tufts

Community Garden:
- Coriander
- Basil
- Dwarf French Bean
- Salad Tomato
- Cress
- Chilli Pepper
- Beetroot
- Sweet Pepper
- Onion
- Rocket
- Cherry Tomato
- Lettuce
- Italian Leaf Mix

https://forms.office.com/r/92aJwpqiww

20/05/2025

20/05/2025

Applications are now open for the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund from The Scottish Government's Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES)!

This fund supports community groups across Scotland to develop renewable energy projects, including onshore wind, solar photovoltaic (PV) and hydro, targeting projects that can deliver a specific and significant milestone before February 2026.

We’ll be hosting two guidance webinars on Zoom to provide an overview of the fund’s objectives, eligibility criteria, and the application process and support available from the Local Energy Scotland team. These sessions will take place as follows:

💻 Wednesday 21 May 2025, 12.30pm-1.30pm.
💻 Thursday 29 May 2025, 6pm-7pm.

Applications will close on Wednesday 25 June 2025.

Visit our fund page to start your application and to learn more about our webinars👇 https://localenergy.scot/funding/community-energy-generation-growth-fund/

19/05/2025

🌱 Community Seed Library Launching This Week! 🌱 Keep an eye out for updates soon! 🌸🦋