Publication - Progress report
National Islands Plan: annual report 2024
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2024 reporting year.
Summary of Strategic Objectives
The National Islands Plan sets a direction for the Scottish Government and provides a framework for action to meaningfully improve outcomes for island communities. The Plan has 13 Strategic Objectives which will direct our work:
- Strategic Objective 1- To address population decline and ensure a healthy, balanced population profile
- Strategic Objective 2- To improve and promote sustainable economic development
- Strategic Objective 3- To improve transport services
- Strategic Objective 4- To improve housing
- Strategic Objective 5- To reduce levels of fuel poverty
- Strategic Objective 6- To improve digital connectivity
- Strategic Objective 7- To improve and promote health, social care and wellbeing
- Strategic Objective 8- To improve and promote environmental wellbeing and deal with biosecurity
- Strategic Objective 9- To contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and promote clean, affordable and secure energy
- Strategic Objective 10- To empower diverse communities and different places
- Strategic Objective 11- To support arts, culture and language
- Strategic Objective 12- To promote and improve education for all throughout life
- Strategic Objective 13- To support effective implementation of the National Islands Plan
Contact
Email: info@islandsteam.scot