The government also recognized arguments about “wider use of bioenergy and peat for other reasons”, he said.

Allan added: “These changes address these concerns whilst retaining the spirit of the original legislation, which aims to eradicate polluting gas and oil boilers from new homes and buildings. »

The minister said the amended new build heating standard would be crucial in helping to reduce emissions from new buildings.

He said this would avoid the need for renovations in the future and “ensure a cleaner, greener Scotland”.

Deputy Prime Minister Kate Forbes previously said she was concerned about the ban, citing the impact it could have on older people in her constituency of Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch.

The Scottish Islands Federation said it was “delighted” its concerns had been addressed.

Deputy Chairman Luke Fraser said: “We believe there is a need to help maintain and support household resilience in rural and island communities through the use of wood stoves and peat burning , and the changes to the SNB announced today have taken this need into account. on board.

“While we support the need for climate action, progress must be made alongside developing and strengthening the resilience and sustainability of our communities, not at their expense.

“This change is a positive step in that direction.”