MV Alfred makes inaugural voyage from Orkney to Caithness
The most environmentally-friendly ferry enters service today on a route connecting Orkney with the Scottish mainland.
Pentland Ferries
Contract for ferries to Northern Isles extended over complaints
The multi million pound contract to operate ferry services between Aberdeen and the northern isles has been extended by three months.
Most environmentally-friendly ferry service in Scotland delivered as new ship to serve Orkney arrives
A new £14million mega-ship - deemed the country's most environmentally friendly - arrive in Orkney ahead of serving passengers travelling between the islands and the Scottish mainland.
Cargo ship watch officer was watching music videos prior to Pentland Firth grounding
A cargo boat was left stranded for a week in the Pentland Firth off Caithness after the night-time watch officer was distracted by watching music videos on his mobile phone.
Man dies after falling ill on ferry in the Highlands
A 79-year-old man has died after falling ill on board a ferry in the north of Scotland.
New ship for Pentland Ferries begins voyage to Orkney
A £14 million ship bound for service in the north has set sail from Southeast Asia following more than two years of extensive works.
Ferry operator vows to fight ‘unfair’ government support after losing Court of Session battle
A ferry company has lost its fight at the Court of Session against what it claimed were "unfair" subsidies to operators on northern sailing routes to Orkney and Shetland.
Pentland Ferries look to sink new Northern Isles ferry contract
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.
Island ferry operator fears new subsidies could bankrupt company
Fears have been voiced by a north ferry operator that Scottish Government proposals designed to reduce fares could end up sinking business if it goes wrong.
Stagecoach u-turns on decision to scrap bus services for ferry passengers
Bus services to Gills Bay in Caithness are to be maintained by transport operator stagecoach following a public backlash on their decision to abolish the route.
New ferry for Pentland firth is on the way
The largest mid-speed catamaran in Europe will be ferrying passengers across the Pentland Firth to meet increased demand.