Current status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 9 March 2026
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the Barra and Vatersay Community Campus project, including the preparation of the Outline Business Case, and what can be done to share this information more proactively with community organisations in those islands.
The Scottish Government remains fully committed to the delivery of the Barra and Vatersay Community Campus project.
Scottish Government officials have written to the Chief Executives of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and NHS Western Isles requesting an updated cost estimate and timeline to support completion of a single joint business case, expected to be developed over the coming months. This will set out clear governance and delivery arrangements.
We recognise the importance of strong community engagement, and we encourage local partners to ensure the community is kept fully informed as the project progresses through the business-case development phase.