Inter-island ferries to move to restricted timetable
Shetland’s inter-island ferry service will move to a restricted timetable from Sunday morning. Shetland Islands Council says the decision has been taken in order to…
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Lockdown easing sees ‘strong recovery’ in NorthLink passenger numbers
Passenger numbers on the lifeline ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen have shown “strong signs of recovery”, following the relaxation of lockdown. Since the Scottish government…
READ FULL STORYCash payments resume on inter-island ferries
Inter-island ferry passengers will be able to pay by cash again from Monday – but no change will be given. Cash payments were halted due…
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NorthLink ferry journeys plummet 95 per cent during lockdown
Lifeline ferry passenger numbers were down by 95 per cent during lockdown as travel on the NorthLink boats was restricted to essential journeys. From 22nd…
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Council ferries to switch to reduced basic timetable
A restricted inter-island ferry timetable will be introduced next week serving “critical” needs in isles’ communities.
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Ferry ‘fiasco’ as Scottish government sued by company it operates
Publicly-owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has raised legal proceedings against the Scottish government after its decision to appoint Serco as the preferred bidder for the…
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Poverty and climate change dominate hustings meeting
Around 30 people attended a hustings debate on Saturday, where those standing in the Lerwick South by-election faced questions on issues including poverty, climate change
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Disruption after Bressay ferry breakdown
Ferry crossings to Bressay are currently suspended after the route’s MV Leirna vessel suffered mechanical problems. Council engineers are investigating the engine fault and Whalsay’s…
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Minister pressed on dwindling financial settlements
The council has been pressing the Scottish government on the dwindling financial settlement offered to the SIC over recent years.
READ FULL STORYFirst 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…
READ FULL STORYYell 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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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