Orkney is mulling whether to it needs to put in place emergency evacuation planning for its outer isles as it grapples with Scotland’s worst ferry crisis. Councillors on the archipelago have been ...

Staff at Orkney Ferries are being balloted over possible industrial action in a dispute over pay. The Unite union said it represents about 30 workers covering various roles including engineers and ...

A small, electric passenger ferry is beginning a three-year trial in Orkney. The vessel uses new hydrofoil technology and could cut travel times between islands significantly. The ferry has been built ...