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The council has issued an update on the situation at Tingwall Airport confirming that inter-island flights will get back to normal on Friday. (more…) Read more...
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 the Northern Isles. (more…) Read more...
With the tender deadline for the Northern Isles ferry contract fast approaching, Aberdeen & Northern Marts has paid tribute to the "positive contribution" current operator NorthLink Ferries has made to area's agricultural industry. (more…) Read more...
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 proposals at a meeting on Tuesday morning. If approved by the council's policy and resources committee next week the new far... Read more...
Ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen are likely to face disruption on Monday, according to operator NorthLink. (more…) Read more...
The "shambles" surrounding reduced fares on lifeline ferries must be sorted out quickly, according to MSP Tavish Scott. (more…) Read more...
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 of service earlier in the day (Tuesday). A dive survey of the hull found no damage had been caused when the ferry ran aground in Bressay this morni... Read more...
Controversial car parking charges at Sumburgh Airport will not be introduced on Sunday, as originally planned by airport operator Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd. (more…) Read more...
The SIC is to look into a reduced fares scheme for family and friends of residents living in Fair Isle. (more…) Read more...
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 at schools outwith their home areas. (more…) Read more...