Calanais Visitor Centre, Isle of Lewis. September 2015
Picture Credit Gary Doak /HIE
Around 50 people from around the world are in the Outer Hebrides this week to attend the Social Enterprise Rural Symposium 2018.
The event is part of the Social Enterprise World Forum held in Edinburgh last week and will take place at An Lanntair in Stornoway today and Talla na Mara in Harris tomorrow.
Organised by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and attended by delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada and Scotland, the two-day symposium will focus on rural social enterprise development.
A range of topics relevant to the Outer Hebrides will be discussed and the work of social enterprises from the islands – including Urras nan Tursachan, Urras Oighreachd Ghabhsainn and West Harris Trust – will be showcased.
HIE chairman Lorne Crerar said:“Highlands and Islands Enterprise believes passionately in the role played by social enterprises in strengthening communities, providing local services and creating economic opportunities across our region.
“I am delighted that such a fantastic range of international visitors have chosen to travel here to share their experience and deepen our knowledge and understanding of social enterprise worldwide.”
