Select Committee · Scottish Affairs Committee
Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links
Status: Open
Opened: 31 Oct 2025
Transport infrastructure plays an important role among island communities, supporting local economies and ensuring access to essential services. In Scotland, geographic barriers and limited transport options can restrict mobility and contribute to depopulation. This inquiry will examine the strategic case for permanent transport links—such as tunnels and bridges—between Scotland’s islands and assess whether there is …
Oral evidence sessions
| Date | Witnesses | |
|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | Andy Sloan · COWI, Councillor Gary Robinson · Shetland Islands Council, Councillor Heather Woodbridge · Orkney Islands Council, Councillor Paul F Steele · Western Isles Council | View ↗ |
Correspondence
| Date | Direction | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | — | Correspondence from Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport regardin… |