“The greater the burden placed on the Council to keep the ferries running, the greater the risk of severe cuts to other vital services our community depends upon.”
Orkney Council Leader Accuses Scottish Government of ‘blatant discrimination’
Labour Accuse the Scottish Government of Presiding over a ‘Ferry Fiasco’ to the Northern Isles
The awarding of the Northern Isles Ferry contract has been delayed again due to a legal challenge by CalMac Ferries Ltd.
Ferry Update for Rousay Egilsay and Wyre
The MV Shapinsay will provide ferry services to and from Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre from Monday 25 November.
Ferry Focus in the Scottish Parliament
“This Government’s record in providing ferry services has been abysmal.”
Alfred and MARINUS in Kirkwall Harbour
There’s always something new in Kirkwall Harbour
John Finnie Accuses Islands’ Minister of ‘Turning his back on workers’
“Serco’s industrial relations record is abysmal”
Reaction Round Up to Serco Ferry Contract Award
“I’m astonished that the Scottish Government has decided to maintain its relationship with such a disreputable company”
Rhoda Grant MSP: “Provide ferry services that meet demand, both immediate and long term.”
“solutions urgently need to be found to ensure that these lifeline services are fit for purpose.”
Orkney Ferries To Extend The Period Multi-Journey Books Of Vouchers Are Valid
From Sunday 1 September, books of 10, 20 or 50 vouchers can be used for up to 500 days from the date of purchase.
“We have always been clear that we want to complete the vessels, secure jobs and give the yard a future.”
The Programme Review Board is established to see the completion of the two CMAL ferries which were to serve west coast islands routes
