Case Studies
Skeld Waterfront Trust - Skeld Amenities Building
Skeld Waterfront Trust is a community social enterprise formed to regenerate the area around a former fishing station at Skeld, and to develop the tourism potential of the area. The Trust has constructed and successfully manages a 53 berth marina and the only recognised caravan and camping park on Shetland’s Westside.
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Shetland Skatepark
Shetland Skatepark Association used LEADER Fuding to build a Skatepark at the Knab in Lerwick
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Young People
Shetland LEADER 2007-2013 contributed to a number of projects which supported young people.
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Enviroglass Business Development
LEADER funding was used implement improved production methods at the Enviroglass, allowing higher productivity and reduced production costs
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Geology
LEADER funded two Shetland Geopark projects under the 2007-2013 programme, the production of a leaflet 'The Shetland Ophiolite Trail' and a partnership project for Geopark Interpretation using new technologies.
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Seafood Shetland and SSMO
LEADER funding was used for a pre-assessment if rope-grown mussel production in Shetland, a first step towards achieving the independent sustainable label from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
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Fetlar Green Transport
Fetlar Developments Ltd used LEADER funding to purchase an electric minibus with disabled access
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Moving Image Archive
Shetland Moving Image Archive Group were established to set up a film archive in Shetland. The Group set out to collect, clean, repair, preserve and digitise old film in a variety of formats. Once the films have been digitised the original can be stored in controlled conditions and the digital copy watched and distributed over and over again.
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Moving On
A pilot scheme supporting young people aged 16-25 with autistic spectrum conditions and additional support needs into employment
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Global Yell Ltd
With the help of LEADER, Global Yell, a social enterprise based in Yell, has established the Centre for Creative Industries to promote textile and music based activities and events throughout Shetland
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