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Wednesday 16 July 2025

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A speed limit sign of 50 stands above a roadside sign reading "Welcome to VOE. Please drive carefully," with greenery and hills in the background.

Voe speed limit expected to lower to 40mph in September

14 July 2025

A turboprop passenger airplane parked on an airstrip with mountains in the background.

No plans to bring business travel into air discount scheme

12 July 2025

A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

MSP calls for festive ferry bookings to be opened up as soon as possible

7 July 2025

Is a bed on the NorthLink boat ‘nice’ to have or ‘essential’?

One councillor says he is ‘irked’ by the language used on the redesigned NorthLink website around cabins on longer sailings

1 July 2025

Bus timetable changes during Dales Lees road closure

27 June 2025

Dales Lees road closure start date confirmed

26 June 2025

Tunnels to be taken forward for further exploration – but Fetlar fixed link ruled out for now

25 June 2025

A rural landscape with a fenced road curving through grassy fields, a small village in the distance, and rolling hills under a partly cloudy sky.

Design completed on possible Lerwick to Black Gaet cycling and walking path

23 June 2025

Hjaltland’s Aberdeen arrival delayed by hours due to fog

21 June 2025

Tunnels: what does the inter-island connectivity report say?

19 June 2025

Loganair plane diverted to Aberdeen after engine fire, investigation report says

19 June 2025

A tunnel with red, blue, and green lights.

Four tunnels recommended for further consideration as first connectivity report released

However it is recommended that the idea of a tunnel between Yell and Fetlar is not taken any further at this stage

18 June 2025

Concern over impact Dales Lees closure could have on road safety in Brae

13 June 2025

New Fair Isle ferry to be built in Yorkshire as SIC awards contract

10 June 2025

A large ferry named NorthLink sails on the water with mountains in the background.

‘Great news’ as procurement process starts for two new freight ferries

4 June 2025

Construction workers operate heavy machinery to lay and smooth asphalt on a rural road under a cloudy sky, with vehicles nearby.

Inter-island flights to remain at Sumburgh for another week

3 June 2025

A Logan Air aircraft with tartan tail design is mid-flight against a partly cloudy sky. The plane's propellers are in motion.

‘Big developments’ in pipeline at Loganair as airline eyes future technologies

28 May 2025

Rows of modern, spacious airplane seats with black and white upholstery, featuring ample legroom and side panels for privacy.

Only one in five passengers think pods are ‘poor’, NorthLink boss says

28 May 2025

The famous Bryggen waterfront in the centre of Bergen. Photo: Bergen Reiselivslag / Girish Chouhan - visitBergen.com

Bergen sailings ‘certainly not’ being considered, Transport Scotland clarifies

27 May 2025

A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

Internet upgrade for NorthLink’s ferries

27 May 2025

A car ferry with its ramp lowered is docked at a pier, ready to load vehicles. Water and a rocky shoreline are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

‘Important milestone’ on the horizon for transport network project

27 May 2025

Construction workers operate heavy machinery to lay and smooth asphalt on a rural road under a cloudy sky, with vehicles nearby.

Island flights to remain at Sumburgh for another week

27 May 2025

A ferry named "Fivla Lerwick" is docked at a harbor with land visible in the background. The ferry's hull is blue and white with red accents.

‘Urgent’ need for extra vessel in ferry fleet

27 May 2025

Bus contracts extended as more time needed for business case work

23 May 2025

A small ship sails through calm waters with hills and a few buildings visible in the background.

Maritime union has ‘serious concern’ about internal ferry fleet

30 April 2025

Inter-island flights to move to Sumburgh in May for Tingwall runway resurfacing

22 April 2025

Active travel path projects given backing of transport partnership

Funding bids worth more than £1.7 million have been submitted to Transport Scotland

22 April 2025

Bus shelters with bicycle storage would be ‘very welcome’

22 April 2025

Northern Isles ferry contract up for grabs as interest sought

17 April 2025

A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

Transport Scotland rows back pledge to offer free NorthLink travel to all under 22

16 April 2025

Drain repair work to affect bus services

12 April 2025

A paved road with double yellow lines runs uphill past stone walls, with a few cars parked on the right and houses visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

More Lerwick traffic calming measures being considered

Consultations are set to be held for Gilbertson Road, King Harald Street, South Road and Lochside

11 April 2025

A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

MSP’s ferry pod safety concern in an ‘age of increasing misogyny’

3 April 2025

Three adults stand in front of a white bus on a cloudy day. They are dressed in casual, warm clothing and are smiling at the camera.

Trial assessing how electric bus fares in ‘Shetland context’

The trial, which is funded by the government, will allow the SIC to compare its performance against a diesel bus

31 March 2025

A ferry carrying vehicles and passengers departs from a pier, leaving a wake in calm water, with grassy hills and scattered houses in the background.

Free foot passenger ferry fares for under 22s to be introduced next week

27 March 2025

A car ferry with its ramp lowered is docked at a pier, ready to load vehicles. Water and a rocky shoreline are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

West Burrafirth and Papa Stour linkspan work planned

27 March 2025

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

Weather to impact Friday ferry sailings

27 March 2025

The cargo vessel Helliar arriving at Lerwick harbour - Photo: Valian

Shipping sector must go carbon free by 2050, UK Government says

25 March 2025

A winding road leads to a small village with colorful houses on a grassy hill under a cloudy sky.

Councillor’s welcome for proposal to reduce Ladies Drive speed limit to 40mph

21 March 2025

A man lies in a capsule-style bed, leaning on a pillow and using a tablet device inside a modern capsule hotel.

Japanese pods will be considered for new freight ferries, Transport Scotland confirms

20 March 2025

A small room with two single beds, a mirror, a chair, blue accent panels, and a window showing an outdoor view.

Plans for new freight vessels go on show

External transport forum chair councillor Moraig Lyall said she is keen to see progression towards construction ‘as soon as possible’

19 March 2025

A large ferry named NorthLink sails on the water with mountains in the background.

Public invited to give views on replacement freight ferry plans

18 March 2025

Overnight road closure to allow SSE to remove equipment

18 March 2025

A blue boat is being lifted by a hoist on a dock. A smaller boat floats nearby in the water. Industrial equipment and buildings are visible in the background.

External funding targeted for new Foula and Papa Stour waiting facilities

17 March 2025

Hjaltland conducting additional sea trials following period in dry dock

14 March 2025

A large group of people pose for a photo on the deck of a ferry, with a “Shetland Youth Voice” banner visible on the left side of the image.

Transport flagged as key issue for young people

11 March 2025

A black and white sign on the side of a road.

Councillors give green light to temporary 50mph limit above Levenwick

10 March 2025

A ferry named "Fivla Lerwick" is docked at a harbor with land visible in the background. The ferry's hull is blue and white with red accents.

‘Encouraging’ feedback from naval architects on SIC new ferry project

10 March 2025

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