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. (more…) Read more...
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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...
The council has launched a new online ferry booking system – but MSP Tavish Scott reckons they have missed the boat by not introducing card payments. (more…) Read more...
Senior councillors have given an ultimatum to the Scottish transport minister to make good his promise to deliver cheaper ferry fares. (more…) Read more...
NorthLink Ferries is warning of a lengthy delay to Wednesday evening's sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen, as strong winds batter the isles. (more…) Read more...
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 Holyrood while he and his SNP colleagues were trying for months to pretend that their long-standing commitment to fair funding did not exist.There is lit... Read more...
NorthLink Ferries is warning passengers there may be delays over the next 24 hours due to forecast strong winds. (more…) Read more...