National Islands Plan Annual Report 2025
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 2025 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 4To 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