Shetlamd tunnels: Scottish Government ‘fully recognises’ fixed links’ benefits

The Scottish Government “fully recognises” the potential benefits that fixed links can bring to islands after Shetland councillors took the first step towards tunnels at a meeting last week. Elected members backed a “direction of travel” towards tunnels for Yell and Unst, similar to those that link the Faroe Islands (pictured) with a long-term commitment for […]

£400m Shetland tunnels vote reaches critical stage

A “crisis point” is approaching on one of Scotland’s furthest-flung outposts which could see the building of undersea tunnels move from pipe dream to reality. A plan to link Shetland’s islands with tunnels drilled through the seabed is moving closer to reality as islanders grapple with an ageing ferry fleet and a steady population drain, says Herald […]

Shetland tunnel project cost estimated at £402m

The development and construction of an undersea tunnel between mainland Shetland and the island of Yell would cost £402m and take eight years to complete, it has been estimated. The projections have been published by the engineering consultancy firm COWI which has been working alongside Shetland Islands Council (SIC) and fellow consultants Stantec, says the […]