Details of the next contract for the Northern Isles lifeline ferry service have been published by Transport Scotland, but the procurement is facing a legal challenge from Orkney based Pentland Ferries.
Strong winds are causing chaos across the north and north-east of Scotland today with disruption to traffic and schools.
Two men whose plot to bring nearly £30,000 worth of cannabis into Shetland was scuppered when the speedboat they used to ferry the drugs into Lerwick off a NorthLink ship sparked the attention of the emergency services have been sent to prison.
A North MSP called a delay over Northern Isles’ ferry bookings for 2019 “unacceptable”, after customers told him they could book to go to the island over the festive period but were unable to come home.
Three middle-aged men from Dunfermline who attempted to smuggle £5,000 worth of cannabis resin into Shetland were sent to prison for a total of 20 months at Lerwick Sheriff Court yesterday.
A ferry was involved in a collision with another vessel while trying to dock in extreme weather conditions yesterday as Storm Caroline wreaked havoc across the north.
A ferry company which carries travellers around the north and north-east of Scotland has secured the top award for its efforts at championing local food and drink.
Ferries have also been affected by Storm Barbara.
Thousands of people have had their Christmas travel plans thrown into chaos as the north prepares to be battered by Storm Barbara.
The ferry firm which provides lifeline services between mainland Scotland the northern isles has got aboard the campaign to encourage companies to choose local suppliers.
The Highlands are on standby for storms as gusts of up to 80mph are forecast to batter the area today.
Several ferry services in the north have fallen victim to the bad weather this morning.
Ferries in the north still face disruption amid bad weather. Northlink has advised that all of its services are subject to delays and that passengers should check their journey before setting off. CalMac has advised that the Oban-Castlebay and Oban-Lochboisdale services are on amber alert.
Ferries in the north still face disruption amid bad weather.
Ferries in the north still face disruption amid bad weather.
Ferries in the north still face disruption amid bad weather.
Severe weather has affected ferry routes for the second day.
Windy weather is affecting several ferry services today.
The discovery of the Cemfjord's upturned hull started one of the biggest operations in years for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
A major search operation is still underway after an upturned vessel was spotted in the North Sea.
Poor weather has hit ferry services across the country.
Hurricane Gonzalo brought travel chaos to the Highlands today.
Gale-force winds and heavy rain battered the north-east yesterday, felling trees and disrupting ferry services.
Serco Group, the problem-plagued company behind NorthLink ferry services to the northern isles, suffered another major blow yesterday.