Inter-isles transport survey opens
A survey on inter-island connectivity has opened to the public to give their views. Shetland Islands Council launched the survey today (Monday) and it will…
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Weather halts some ferry services
Some inter-island ferries have stopped for the night due to high winds. Sailings on the Yell Sound, Whalsay and Skerries have already ended, with the…
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Mixer wagon topples onto pickup on Unst ferry
A mixer wagon toppled onto a pickup truck on the Unst ferry this morning, according to reports.
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Yell Sound ferries down to single vessel again
The Yell Sound inter-island ferry service will be down to one vessel tomorrow (Tuesday) due to an engineer shortage.
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Council has its eye on second hand vessel to prop up struggling ferry service
The SIC hopes to secure a second hand vessel to prop up its struggling inter-island ferry service.
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Ferry fault forces service cancellations
Ferry services have been cancelled due to a vessel fault.
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More disruption on Bluemull Sound ferry service
Shetland Islands Council is advising passengers of more disruption next week to ferry services on Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar, caused by staff…
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Ferry passengers charged wrong fare after system ‘glitch’
A glitch in the ticketing system has seen some inter-island ferry passengers charged the wrong rate.
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Inter-island ferry bookings to go offline as day of maintenance begins
Customers will be unable to book the inter-island ferries tomorrow (Wednesday) as maintenance work is completed on the council website and telephone systems. The Ulsta…
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Cancellations on inter-isle ferry services
Some inter-isle ferry services have been cancelled due to weather disruption. Ferries serving Skerries and Bluemull Sound have been cancelled today and the Bressay service…
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‘Serious deficiencies’ identified with inter-island ferry finances
Inter-island ferry finances are “not fit for purpose”, a senior councillor has warned.
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Councillors call for bus and ferry travel to be free
Two South Mainland councillors are asking the SIC to consider giving all Shetlanders free bus and inter-island ferry travel. Alex Armitage and Robbie McGregor will…
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Bressay parkrun cancelled due to ferry disruption
The Bressay parkrun has been cancelled due to ferry services affected by staff sickness. The run on Saturday, 30th July, has been called off because…
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Ferries to stop on Yell Sound route
The Yell Sound ferry route will stop running tonight (Tuesday) due to crew sickness and lack of cover. The last ferry from Ulsta to Toft…
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