
Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project
Welcome to the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement project page.
Overall project updates and progress will be published in this section, as well as stakeholder events, FAQs and other relevant information.
This project aims to deliver a replacement ferry for the Fair Isle ferry route; introducing a larger vessel with increased access and freight handling capability as well as the introduction of Roll on - Roll off (Ro-Ro) services.
Latest News
Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project - Pre-Planning Consultation No2
Between 6 February and 20 February 2023 Shetland Islands Council are conducting the second Pre-Planning Application consultation period on the planned infrastructure works which form part of the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement project.
03/02/2023
Fair Isle Ferry Project Successful in Levelling Up Fund Application
UK Government to provide £27 million for a new roll on-roll off ferry for Fair Isle, with new terminals, through its Levelling Up Fund.
18/01/2023
Fair Isle Ferry Replacement Project - Pre-Planning Consultation
Between 5 December 2022 and 15 January 2023 Shetland Islands Council are conducting a Pre-Planning Application consultation on the planned infrastructure works which form part of the Fair Isle Ferry Replacement project.
03/12/2022
Fair Isle Ferry Replacement: Project Team
If you have a query or would like more information, please contact the project team:
Transport Planning
8 North Ness Business Park
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0LZ