Sumburgh Airport car park charges will be delayed
Controversial car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport will not be introduced on Sunday, as originally planned by airport operator Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.
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‘Opportunistic’ government blasted over ferry contract decision
Green MSP John Finnie has accused the Scottish government of adopting an “opportunistic” attitude after it was announced the contract for the Northern Isles ferry…
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Cheaper ferry fares – councillors’ ultimatum to Yousaf
Senior councillors have given an ultimatum to the Scottish transport minister to make good his promise to deliver cheaper ferry fares.
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Deal to buy vessels as Northern Isles contract is extended
A deal has been agreed for the three passenger ferries serving the Northern Isles to be bought outright by Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), with
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Scott’s call to have Shetland ‘out of the box’ is heard in Holyrood
Plans to take Shetland ‘out of the box’ on future maps have moved a step closer – with Isles MSP Tavish Scott pushing the Scottish…
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Scott and Thomson send joint letter to Yousaf over Sumburgh parking charges
The row over the introduction of car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport is hotting up, with isles MSP Tavish Scott and SIC councillor Ryan Thomson
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Seafood Shetland criticises ferry ‘in-house’ proposals
Proposals to abandon the current tendering process and bring lifeline ferry services to the Northern Isles ‘in-house’ have been opposed by Seafood Shetland.
READ FULL STORYAssurances sought over ferry contract
Politicians have been reacting to news that the current NorthLink ferry contract has been extended by 18 months amid plans by the Scottish government to
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The SNP’s kryptonite (Jamie Halcro Johnston)
Last week’s ferries debate in the Scottish Parliament showed the SNP Scottish government at its arrogant worst.
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Council leader calls for fair ferry deal
SIC chiefs have warned that ferry services will be cut if a fairer deal from the Scottish government is not forthcoming.
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Ferry fares to be cut next year following pledge by Humza Yousaf
The Scottish government has finally delivered on its manifesto promise to cut ferry fares, with a pledge to reduce travel costs from the first half
READ FULL STORYNew islands bill introduced to Scottish Parliament
A new islands bill has been introduced to Scottish Parliament – hailed as a “historic milestone” for island communities by islands minister Humza Yousaf. The…
READ FULL STORYStaggering ignorance (John Tulloch)
As reported in The Shetland Times this week, the lack of knowledge of local issues displayed by SNP candidate Miriam Brett at her candidacy launch
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Assurances sought for cheaper Northern Isles ferry fares
Assurances have been sought from Scottish transport minister Humza Yousaf that ferry fares on lifeline services to and from the isles will be cut. Highlands…
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