Finnie calls for ferry nationalisation
A renewed call has been made for NorthLink Ferries to be brought into public ownership “at the earliest opportunity”.
READ FULL STORYA renewed call has been made for NorthLink Ferries to be brought into public ownership “at the earliest opportunity”.
READ FULL STORYSenior councillors have given an ultimatum to the Scottish transport minister to make good his promise to deliver cheaper ferry fares.
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government has renewed its commitment rolling out cheaper ferry fares to the Northern Isles following concerns raised in the Scottish Parliament.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink Ferries is warning of a lengthy delay to Wednesday evening’s sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen, as strong winds batter the isles.
READ FULL STORYInter-island ferry services have – at last – been handed support by the Scottish government, with £5 million being pledged by the Holyrood administration for
READ FULL STORYFresh demands are being made for the Scottish government to deliver a fair funding package for ferries following unanimous calls by a cross-party parliamentary committee….
READ FULL STORYThe Tory party has been snubbed ahead of a public meeting planned to discuss union calls for the nationalisation of lifeline ferry services.
READ FULL STORYThe council has apologised to ferry users after the Geira developed a problem with her main port engine.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink Ferries is warning passengers there may be delays over the next 24 hours due to forecast strong winds.
READ FULL STORYThe Scottish government has come under heavy criticism for failing to offer fair funding for Shetland’s inter-island links.
READ FULL STORYLast week’s ferries debate in the Scottish Parliament showed the SNP Scottish government at its arrogant worst.
READ FULL STORYA challenge is due to be laid down to the Scottish government to honour its commitment to “fair funding” for internal ferries in Orkney and
READ FULL STORYTunnels to any island would cost millions, would take years to complete, and would be paid for as in Norway by tolls. As far as…
READ FULL STORYSIC chiefs have warned that ferry services will be cut if a fairer deal from the Scottish government is not forthcoming.
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