Whalsay ferry back to full service after technical issues
But councillor Moraig Lyall says it is disappointing timescales for new NorthLink ships are not shorter
Isles MP Alistair Carmichael condemned the move as an ‘eye-watering fare hike’
The ferry voucher scheme will extend from 16 to 18 year olds to everyone under under 22
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Weather disrupts ferries
Meanwhile tunnel action groups have welcomed news that Scottish Secretary Alister Jack is to meet with SIC to talk transport
Shetland’s Labour councillor Tom Morton offers his views on the replacement Fair Isle ferry project, which has been awarded around £27 million from the UK Government but faces a 2026 deadline.
MSPs say in a new report they want to see ‘tangible change for islands’ when it comes to ferry services
The incident has prompted renewed calls for a replacement for Whalsay’s Hendra ferry ‘sooner rather than later’
The work will result in alternative timetables being put in place
It has been confirmed that a fully-electric boat will temporarily replace the Papa Stour ferry during a four-week trial in 2025