Stories tagged with Tag: ferries

First minister told to live up to by-election ferry promises

MSP Beatrice Wishart has pressed First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on whether the Scottish government will live up to promises made during the by-election campaign. At…

September 5, 2019 | 3.58pm

Yell Sound ferry out of action

Ferries on Yell Sound are operating at a reduced capacity after a fault emerged on the Dagalien which is currently berthed at Ulsta Ferry Terminal.

August 28, 2019 | 12.04pm

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Lib Dem candidate lays out transport plan

Liberal Democrat candidate Beatrice Wishart has laid out her five-point plan for improving transport links in the isles. The plan targets cheaper ferry fares, including…

August 17, 2019 | 3.04pm

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Ferry disruption after Fivla develops engine fault

Ferry services across the Yell Sound have again been disrupted after one of the vessels developed a problem.

May 24, 2019 | 5.40pm

Business loses legal challenge over £370m Northern Isles ferry subsidy

A family firm has lost a legal challenge against a Scottish government plan for a £370 million subsidy for ferry links between the mainland and…

April 26, 2019 | 1.05pm

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Freight boats now government owned

The two freight ferries serving the Northern Isles have been bought by the Scottish government. Vessels MV Helliar and MV Hildasay will join the Caledonian…

March 26, 2019 | 12.17pm

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Council will raise tax and draw on reserves to maintain services

Schools and ferries are two areas where the council may be forced to make cuts if it is to continue to balance its books. That…

February 26, 2019 | 5.07pm

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Whalsay ferry service disrupted due to burst pipe

Ferry services to and from Whalsay were disrupted on Monday after the Hendra was removed from service due to a burst pipe.

February 18, 2019 | 2.27pm

Ferries cancelled due to forecast

Both NorthLink passenger ferry sailings scheduled to depart on Monday evening have been cancelled.

January 6, 2019 | 12.24pm

Monday’s ferry sailings likely to be disrupted

Ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen are likely to face disruption on Monday, according to operator NorthLink.

January 5, 2019 | 1.49pm

NorthLink warn of minor delays

NorthLink are advising customers of potential weather delays ahead of tonight’s (Saturday) sailings. The northbound sailing of the Hjaltland is scheduled to depart Aberdeen on…

October 27, 2018 | 12.27pm

MSPs demand answers over ferry fares ‘shambles’

The “shambles” surrounding reduced fares on lifeline ferries must be sorted out quickly, according to MSP Tavish Scott.

August 8, 2018 | 11.41am

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Bressay ferry service suspended

UPDATE: The Bressay ferry, MV Leirna is now back in service after council engineers repaired a defective engine component which had taken the vessel out…

July 31, 2018 | 3.00pm