Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed links

Scottish Affairs Committee Open Inquiry
Opened: 31 Oct 2025 Parliament page
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 … Read more
2 Oral sessions
4 Letters
2 Events
Activity timeline 6 events
14 Jul
2026
Correspondence
8 Jul
2026
Correspondence
17 Jun
2026
Oral evidence
17 Jun
2026
Correspondence
20 May
2026
Oral evidence
14 Jan
2026
Correspondence
Oral evidence sessions 2 sessions
17 Jun 2026
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Connectivity in Scotland: Fixed-links - Session 2
Duncan Mackinson · CalMac Louis de Wolff · CalMac Moraig Lyall · ZetTrans - Shetland's Regional Transport Partnership Nicky Sobey · Highlands and Islands Enterprise Ranald Robertson · HITRANS (Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership)
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 4 letters
14 Jul 2026 Correspondence from CalMac following up from 17 June evidence session, dated 7 July 2026
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8 Jul 2026 Correspondence from the Shetland Islands Council, regarding the Inter-Island Transport Connectivity Programme, dated 30 June 2026
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17 Jun 2026 Correspondence from Cllr Heather Woodbridge, Leader of Orkney Islands Council regarding follow up from 20 May session, dated 12 June 2026
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14 Jan 2026 Correspondence from Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Transport regarding fixed links inquiry, dated 19 December 2025
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