The main aims of the Board were to aid and develop agriculture (for instance, by distributing seed potatoes and seed oats, and supplying stud animals); the fishing industry (for instance, by improving lighthouses, piers and harbours); and home industries such as spinning and weaving. It was also intended to improve roads and bridges, and aid the migration of crofters to other parts of Scotland.
The primary objectives of the Board included aiding agriculture (such as by distributing seed potatoes and oats, and supplying stud animals); improving the fishing industry (by enhancing lighthouses, piers, and harbours); and supporting home industries like spinning and weaving. It also sought to upgrade roads and bridges, and facilitate the movement of crofters to other parts of Scotland.