Shetland Islands tunnels plan at an ‘advanced’ stage

Talks are also ongoing with the Scottish Government

Plans to connect islands in Shetland with tunnels are now at an “advanced” stage, according to the islands’ council.

Members have secured a meeting with the Scottish Secretary, to discuss inter-island connectivity.

Shetland’s ageing 12 vessel fleet is described as “the social and economic backbone” of the islands.

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