I've learned that Scottish Islands Explorer will live on, as the Islands Book Trust has acquired the rights to publish the magazine. It has yet to be decided, but it will probably be an annual or bi-annual publication.
To quote from the latest Islands Book Trust Newsletter:
We became aware in late September 2025 that Scottish Islands Explorer, a high-quality magazine published six times a year carrying articles and wonderful photographs of Scottish islands, was ceasing production. The magazine has gone through several changes in ownership and location over the last quarter of a century, starting in Fair Isle (Shetland) and latterly run from Lewis under the auspices of Intermedia Services (Stornoway) Ltd. There have been close links between previous owners of SIE and IBT for many years.
Following discussion with the previous owner, IBT has therefore decided to step into the breach by acquiring the right to continue publishing Scottish Islands Explorer, albeit in a radically different version from the previous format and business model. This is because we believe there is considerable synergy between the aims of SIE and those of IBT, and the interests of previous SIE subscribers and members of IBT. Like many others, we would be sad to see it cease altogether.
I am delighted that the magazine, which has meant so much to me over the past 20 years, will live on thanks to the Book Trust. Please consider joining the Trust - for more information on how to do so see the following link.
https://islandsbooktrust.org/pages/membership
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