Public Consultation for Islands Connectivity Plan - Strategic Approach Paper and Vessels and Ports Plan

The Islands Connectivity Plan will set out how ferry services, supported by other transport modes, will be delivered and strengthened, working towards a long-term vision, and supported by clear priorities and defined outcomes. The Plan will comprise an overarching Strategic Approach, supported by a number of delivery plans.

The Strategic Approach and the updated Vessels and Ports Plan are the first elements of the Islands Connectivity Plan to be published for consultation.

Responding to this consultation

This consultation was open from 1 February and closed on 6 May 2024. All responses will now be reviewed by a specialist independent analysis team and a recommendations report will be provided to Transport Scotland to consider when finalising the Islands Connectivity Plan. We value your input and would like to thank you for taking the time to provide your views on how we can improve our ferry services and wider island transport connectivity. The independent report, and a summary are now available to be viewed.

Our initial responses to your answers have been compiled, and we will use the feedback received to finalise both the Strategic Approach and the Vessels and Ports Plan.

We have also published responses to the publication, where respondents have given permission to do so, and these can be viewed here.