It comes as SIC officials continue to explore an updated timetable for the ferry to Unst after a new requirement to secure large vehicles – with the likely result being fewer sailings per day
Impending Unst ferry timetable change ‘reinforces case for fixed link’, tunnel group chair says
Met Office issues amber weather warning for wind for the north of Scotland
The SIC stands to contribute up to £18.6 million towards the project
It comes after a councillor said the ferry service was operating on a ‘knife edge’
Transport Scotland says there is no update on the proposal at present
There will also be new ‘one plane’ services next year linking Sumburgh and Belfast and Sumburgh and Manchester
Meanwhile consultation continues into Shetland’s public bus service
Luke Farajallah also confirms Shetland is part of the thinking as Loganair signs partnership with hybrid-electric plane manufacturer
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