Two Highland and Islands environmental projects have secured £10,000 between them from Loganair’s 2026 GreenSkies Community Fund, supporting new solar power on Lewis and woodland creation based in Inverness.
Borve Maritime Museum on the Isle of Lewis and the Inverness based Community Tree Planting programme will each receive £5,000 as part of £23,472 being distributed among six projects across the UK and Isle of Man.
The community run maritime museum will use its award to install a rooftop solar photovoltaic system designed to reduce the amount of electricity it takes from the grid.
Community Tree Planting will use its funding to create new woodland and restore habitats through volunteer led work at sites across Scotland.
The awards form part of Loganair’s GreenSkies Community Fund, which supports charities, community organisations and small businesses seeking to reduce their carbon footprints and improve their long term sustainability.
Four other organisations will share the remaining funding.
Beannachar in Aberdeen receives £3,757 to replace an ageing electric vehicle charging point used in its work supporting adults with learning disabilities, while Edinburgh based LifeCare receives £2,715 for a charging point supporting its community outreach and Meals on Wheels services.
Winchester Cathedral has been awarded £5,000 to install solar panels and reduce operational emissions, while the Thie My Shee community orchard on the Isle of Man receives £2,000 to plant fruit trees and create accessible growing spaces for local food production.
Together, the projects cover renewable energy, sustainable transport, biodiversity and local food production.
Rebecca Borresen, director of safety and sustainability at Loganair, said:
“The GreenSkies Community Fund sits at the heart of Loganair’s commitment to the communities we connect.
“This year’s projects show what that support makes possible, from solar power on a remote island to greener transport for older people in our cities.
“These six organisations are turning local ambition into measurable environmental change.
“We’ll keep backing the groups across our network who are building a more sustainable future for the places we serve.”
The GreenSkies Community Fund is financed through a mandatory carbon offsetting charge applied to every Loganair flight, with the money used for accredited offsetting projects and community initiatives.
It forms part of the airline’s wider environmental programme, which also includes investment in sustainable aviation technologies and a target of reaching net zero by 2040.
Since its launch, the fund has supported community organisations and businesses across the UK seeking practical ways to adopt greener practices, with this year’s awards bringing another £10,000 directly into projects rooted in the Highlands and Islands.
Organisations can learn more about the GreenSkies Community Fund by clicking here
