Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links
Scottish Affairs Committee
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Inquiry
Opened: 31 Oct 2025
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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 …
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Activity timeline 3 events
20 May
2026
2026
Oral evidence
20 May
2026
2026
Formal meeting (oral evidence session) · Room 6, Palace of Westminster
Oral evidence sessions 1 session
20 May 2026
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Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links - Session 1
Andy Sloan · COWI
Councillor Gary Robinson · Shetland Islands Council
Councillor Heather Woodbridge · Orkney Islands Council
Councillor Paul F Steele · Western Isles Council
Correspondence 1 letter
14 Jan 2026
Correspondence from Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport regarding fixed links inquiry, dated 19 December 2025
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