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jeemsie 1989 something to think about

 

just think a good thing for scotland would be

 

Scotland 5 million +

 

Shetland empty

Orkney empty

Western isles empty

Any other pain in the ass islands which cost millions in subsidy - empty

 

If we are not prepared to support our small communities why should the scottish exec support us??

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jeemsie 1989 something to think about

 

just think a good thing for scotland would be

 

Scotland 5 million +

 

Shetland empty

Orkney empty

Western isles empty

Any other pain in the ass islands which cost millions in subsidy - empty

 

If we are not prepared to support our small communities why should the scottish exec support us??

 

As far as Shetland is concerned, the oil.

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A lot is being said about depopulation of small islands. But very little analysis of the reasons for depopulation, which are many and varied.

The greatest ever influence on depopulation of small islands, in Shetland history, as far as I can see, was the introduction of compulsory education.

Many small islands up to that time had families making a reasonable living/existence from the sea, at a time when that was possible. But the government enforcement of education left little option for the parents, other than moving to the mainland.

Shetland has done remarkably well in recent years to maintain schools in the existing small islands. But if that situation becomes unsustainable, then schooling needs could, in the 21st century, still remain the most obvious reason for an island becoming depopulated.

 

I wonder what Forvik's education policy is? Although I know who the first resident needing education is. :wink:

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