Would you travel on an electric seaglider over Scotland's waters?

An American business is exploring the use of all-electric seagliders to connect Scotland’s most remote communities.

US company Regent believes its zero-emission tech could be used to carry people across Scotland’s Highlands and islands.

The firm is in the early stages of a collaboration with the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS).

The all-electric Viceroy Seaglider is designed to travel on water on its hull, skimming across the surface on a hydrofoil, and can fly.

If successful, the futuristic craft could slash journey times between the mainland and islands like Orkney and the Western Isles.

It can carry 12 passengers and two crew, reach speeds of 180mph, and is 30dB quieter than an aircraft or helicopter.

Adam Triolo, VP of commercial business development at Regent, said: “Our work with HITRANS is an exciting opportunity to showcase to Scotland and the highlands communities the potential human and environmental benefits Seaglider vessels could have on coastal transportation.

“Regent’s Seaglider technology is an all-electric sustainable solution that could transform the way people transit this area of natural beauty.

“The HITRANS team are leading an important and innovative mission in the region, and we look forward to growing this partnership together.”

David Holden, regional sustainable aviation manager at HITRANS, said: “This is a hugely exciting prospect for transport in the Highlands and Islands.

“REGENT are bringing much-needed innovation to coastal transportation which has the potential to transform how people travel across the Highlands and Islands in the future.

“We look forward to continuing to collaborate and help to realise the vision of Seaglider travel for the people of Scotland.”