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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Auctioneers’ praise for NorthLink Ferries
With the tender deadline for the Northern Isles ferry contract fast approaching, Aberdeen & Northern Marts has paid tribute to the “positive contribution” current operator…
READ FULL STORYTaxi drivers propose increased charges
Taxi fares could be set to increase after councillors recommended new tariffs for the industry. Members of the environment and transport committee unanimously backed the…
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Monday’s ferry sailings likely to be disrupted
Ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen are likely to face disruption on Monday, according to operator NorthLink.
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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.
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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…
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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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Fair Isle ‘friends and family’ fares to be explored
The SIC is to look into a reduced fares scheme for family and friends of residents living in Fair Isle.
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Free school transport comes under scrutiny
Councillors were embroiled in a lengthy debate today [Tuesday] over proposals aimed at phasing out free school transport for senior secondary pupils wishing to study…
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New ferry booking system launched but Scott says easier payments are priority
The council has launched a new online ferry booking system – but MSP Tavish Scott reckons they have missed the boat by not introducing card…
READ FULL STORYCheaper 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.
READ FULL STORYLengthy ferry delays expected, says NorthLink
NorthLink Ferries is warning of a lengthy delay to Wednesday evening’s sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen, as strong winds batter the isles.
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Same tired old games (Jamie Halcro Johnston)
Regrettably, Humza Yousaf has once again chosen to play politics and attack MSPs who have stood up for the interests of Orkney and Shetland at…
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Ferry delays possible
NorthLink Ferries is warning passengers there may be delays over the next 24 hours due to forecast strong winds.
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