CDCN’s work has been featured by local media, funders and organisations working in community development. These articles and case studies provide further insight into our projects, partnerships and the progress made across Nesting, Girlsta and Wadbister.
Nesting: The Ideas That Changed a Community – Shetland.org
A feature telling how the Aald Skül grew from a campaign to save an old building into a thriving community hub supporting volunteering, wellbeing, local enterprise and long-term community growth.
CDCN – Highlands and Islands Enterprise
A case study exploring CDCN’s development, the transformation of the Aald Skül and the role of Highlands and Islands Enterprise in supporting community ownership and new local facilities.
CDCN’s Community Development Journey – Community Enterprise
This case study follows CDCN’s progress from Shetland’s first community asset transfer through the development of the Aald Skül and subsequent community planning and feasibility work.
Read the Community Enterprise case study
Community Action Planning in Nesting – Shetland Partnership
This case study examines the extensive community engagement behind the Nesting, Girlsta and Wadbister Community Action Plan and the priorities identified by local residents for the area’s future.
Read the Shetland Partnership case study
Community Growing at the Aald Skül – Polycrub
A case study about CDCN’s community growing project, including its Polycrubs, tree planting, paths, picnic area and bird hide.
Redefining Community – Shetland News
A detailed feature about CDCN’s development of the Aald Skül, Nesting Scrapstore and Nesting Gym, along with its plans for community growing, recreation and other facilities.
Read the Shetland News feature
Action Plan for Nesting, Girlsta and Wadbister – Shetland News
An article announcing the development of the Community Action Plan and explaining how residents throughout Nesting, Girlsta and Wadbister would help identify priorities for the following ten years.
