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… prosperous, inclusive and self-sustaining communities,
where the unique cultures,
traditions and environments are enhanced …
About the Programmes
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About the Programmes

Programme Vision

“The vision for the Highlands & Islands is of prosperous, inclusive and self-sustaining communities, where the unique cultures, traditions and environments are enhanced and the region makes a distinctive contribution to Scotland, the UK and the EU competitiveness through supporting people, places and prosperity.”

€174,012,587 of Structural Funds aid has been awarded to the Highlands and Islands to achieve this vision through a set of co-ordinated priorities, working in tandem with the priorities of Scottish policy but also catalysing the Scottish Government’s commitment to improving the main sources of competitiveness in the economy of all parts of the region.  It does so fully within the context set by the Community Strategic Guidelines, the UK National Strategic Reference Framework and the UK National Reform Programme. 

The ERDF and ESF Programming Documments are available within the Programme Documentation section of Downloads. 

The Programmes cover an area from Shetland in the north to Campbeltown and the island of Arran in the south; from the Western Isles to Dufftown in the east.  Although predominantly the same area as that covered by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the eastern boundary differs to that of HIE.  Click here to see a map with more detail.