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We’re taking on Airbnb. Because, if you can’t beat them — join them. When I started isle20.com, a business directory for the Scottish islands — way back at the start of Covid — it was a wee idea that felt like it might be useful… Read More »What Isle Develop did next.

As a Community Interest Company, Isle Develop CIC is committed to putting all surplus back into island communities. To do that, we have created the Isle Develop Fund. The fund will: Provide small grants to micro businesses (1-2 people) to purchase pieces of equipment which… Read More »How you are helping

I’m building a thing. A directory of #scottishislands businesses who can sell via their website – many of us rely on tourism, so now we need digital footfall! First, I need some listings. Are you up for some free advertising? Go to https://t.co/P4aTqU0ep6 — Rhoda… Read More »I’m building a thing… One year on.

isle20 started as a message to a few friends in early March, where I joked that I might put together a directory website of island businesses and call it isle20. That way, people could come and do their shopping in the islands even if they… Read More »The origin story