Eday and Westray airfields are to get new terminal buildings with funding from the Scottish Government of £346,000.

The existing airfield terminal buildings in Eday and Westray will be replaced with new fit for purpose buildings to secure long-term lifeline air services, improve access and facilities particularly for those travelling on medical grounds or with health needs and to support the economic resilience of geographically remote island communities, making them a better place to live, work and stay. This will complete a programme of works across six Orkney islands airfields.

In total 10 projects have been awarded a share of the Scottish Government’s £3 million 2024/25 Islands Programme Fund.

First Minister of Scotland John Swinney said:

“Our island communities face unique challenges, but also have the potential – and ambition – to capitalise on the skills, innovation and natural assets they hold in abundance in order to secure a vibrant, prosperous future.

“The Scottish Government has a clear role to play in working closely with our local authority and other key partners to support and build resilience, prosperity and the long-term sustainability of our island communities.