First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will visit Skye today to urge residents to give their views on proposals that could devolve powers to island communities.
The consultation on provisions for a future Islands Bill was launched last month by minister Derek Mackay.
It seeks views on wide-range of issues including proposals for greater autonomy for islands and having dedicated councillors for all populated islands.
Ms Sturgeon will use her visit to encourage island communities and other interested stakeholders to offer their views.
She said: “I made a commitment that this government would be open and transparent and that is the reason that I encourage everyone living in our island communities to think about what the future bill should look like.
“I know all too well that life on our islands can be very different compared to living on the mainland. Who better then to help influence this area of work than those who live, work and study there.
“Our islands have proud and vibrant traditions which have contributed to making Scotland the nation that it is.
“This consultation marks the next step in informing our work to ensure we can make our islands more prosperous and fairer in the future, and I would encourage everyone with an interest to respond.”