Stornoway Regeneration

Introduction

Creating Communities of the Future sets out an economic development strategy for the Outer Hebrides which identifies the regeneration of Stornoway as:

• driving activity throughout the Outer Hebrides;
• developing the concept of “attractiveness of place”; and
• that in 2020, Stornoway has grown significantly and developed as a world-class entry point to the Outer Hebrides.

A number of projects have been implemented over recent years which have all contributed to the strategic development and regeneration of Stornoway, for example the creation of a new pier and link span, the development of the UHI Millennium Institute campus and a new sports centre. A range of projects are currently ongoing or in development stages. The completion of a new Arts Centre and significant town centre housing development show a growing and renewed confidence. However, Stornoway is faced with a number of challenges not least delivering the future as set out in Creating Communities of the Future strategy.

The Comhairle’s approved Structure Plan identifies Stornoway as a “Regeneration Area” and the Stornoway Regeneration strategy plays a supporting role to both the Structure Plan and Western Isles Local Plan.