Transport Scotland is undertaking a series of island engagement sessions to inform the development of the Islands Connectivity Plan, in particular, the two documents recently published for public consultation: the ICP Strategic Approach and the updated Vessels and Ports Plan.
These sessions will build on a number of visits Transport Scotland has already made while joining the Scottish Government Islands Team and the next Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract project team on engagement visits across a number of islands and peninsulas.
The public consultation on both documents is live until Friday 3 May.
The island events are listed below and each will include a structured workshop (1.5 hours) followed by a drop-in session. Full details and updates are available on the Transport Scotland website.
| Date | Time | Location | Booking details |
| Monday 29 April | 6pm to 7:30pm | Stromness, Warehouse Buildings, 2-12 Victoria Street | Book event in Stromness |
| Tuesday 30 April | 6pm to 7:30pm | North Ronaldsay, Community Centre | Book event in North Ronaldsay |
| Wednesday 1 May | 6pm to 7:30pm | Eday, Heritage Centre | Book event in Eday |
| Thursday 2 May | 6pm to 7:30pm | Kirkwall, The Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Road | Book event in Kirkwall |
| Thursday 2 May | 2pm to 3:30pm | Isle of Eigg – Isle of Eigg Community Hall | Book afternoon event in Eigg |
| Thursday 2 May | 6:30pm to 8pm | Isle of Eigg – Isle of Eigg Community Hall | Book evening event in Eigg |
Drop-in Session
A drop-in session, providing an informal setting for community members to share their feedback and contributions on the Islands Connectivity Plan and the next Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services contract will be available for 30 minutes (or one hour for some events) following the Structured Workshop.
| Date | Time | Location | Booking details |
| Monday 29 April | 5pm to 6pm | Stromness, Warehouse Buildings, 2-12 Victoria Street | No booking required |
| Tuesday 30 April | 5pm to 6pm | North Ronaldsay, Community Centre | No booking required |
| Wednesday 1 May | 5pm to 6pm | Eday, Heritage Centre | No booking required |
| Thursday 2 May | 2pm to 3pm | Kirkwall, The Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Road | No booking required |
| Thursday 2 May | 5pm to 6pm | Kirkwall, The Pickaquoy Centre, Muddisdale Road | No booking required |
| Thursday 2 May | 3:30pm to 4pm | Isle of Eigg Community Hall | No booking required |
| Thursday 2 May | 8pm to 8:30pm | Isle of Eigg Community Hall | No booking required |