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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