Ferry fares review

Island residents will have a first chance on Monday to make their views known on ferry fares on the NorthLink lifeline services between Shetland, Orkney and the mainland.

The Scottish Government has appointed consultants Peter Brett Associates to gather views from ferry users.

This follows a commitment for cheaper fares on the northern isles routes after the introduction of Road Equivalent Tariff slashed ferry fares on some west coast routes by more than half.

Peter Brett Associates is to gather views from a cross-section section of ferry users on fares for passengers, cars and cabins. A drop–in session will be in the auditorium of the Shetland museum onMonday between 4pm and 8pm.