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Social Isolation and Loneliness in the Scottish Highlands Conference Report
Strategy and Policy
Updated:
April 2026
A summary of the key themes emerging from small group discussions focused on understanding and addressing social isolation and loneliness in the Highlands.
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Presentation: Maryhill Integration Network
Strategy and Policy
Updated:
March 2026
Presented to the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness, including The Joyous Choir
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Presentation: Global Intergenerational Week and Congress
Strategy and Policy
Updated:
March 2026
Presentation shared by Generations Working Together to the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness
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Manifesto for Social Connection in Scotland
Strategy and Policy
Updated:
December 2025
Joint manifesto from the Scottish Forum on Social Isolation and Loneliness
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