Council launches #MyFerry campaign to highlight need for investment in Shetland’s inter-island ferry service
A new social media campaign has been launched to highlight the crucial role of Shetland’s inter-island ferry service.
READ FULL STORYA new social media campaign has been launched to highlight the crucial role of Shetland’s inter-island ferry service.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink Ferries has reported a “strengthening” of car and passenger volumes this autumn. The operator’s latest figures continue to show reductions due to the pandemic – …
READ FULL STORYA truck delivering materials for the Viking Energy windfarm project slid into a roadside ditch on Thursday. SSE confirmed the driver was uninjured and appropriate…
READ FULL STORYThe SIC is to invite a Scottish minister to Fair Isle to hear concerns about delays replacing the Good Shepherd ferry. Councillor Allison Duncan raised…
READ FULL STORYA five year active travel strategy has now been launched by the council in draft form for consultation. It’s seeking the public’s views on walking,…
READ FULL STORYPassenger numbers on the lifeline ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen have shown “strong signs of recovery”, following the relaxation of lockdown. Since the Scottish government…
READ FULL STORYInter-island ferry passengers will be able to pay by cash again from Monday – but no change will be given. Cash payments were halted due…
READ FULL STORYThe final bus operated by John Leask & Sons has made its last journey.
READ FULL STORYShetland Islands Council votes to progress plans for road serving Cullivoe Pier in Yell.
READ FULL STORYLifeline ferry passenger numbers were down by 95 per cent during lockdown as travel on the NorthLink boats was restricted to essential journeys. From 22nd…
READ FULL STORYA restricted inter-island ferry timetable will be introduced next week serving “critical” needs in isles’ communities.
READ FULL STORYA public meeting scheduled to take place this afternoon (Tuesday) has fallen victim to the weather.
READ FULL STORYPublicly-owned ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne has raised legal proceedings against the Scottish government after its decision to appoint Serco as the preferred bidder for the…
READ FULL STORYLoganair has announced six new routes and additional flights for next summer – but the airline’s direct link from Sumburgh to Manchester will be ended.
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