Stephen Flynn: “I did not think it was 'too much to ask' that islanders be able to go about their daily lives.”

A third of the fleet is going to be brand new, which means you are not going to have so many ships breaking down, which will completely change the landscape.

If I recall correctly, I reckon that’s about one-third of the fleet will have been renewed. That's a huge investment.

The Scottish Government fully recognises the economic and social importance of rural connectivity in Scotland and this reaffirms our continuing support for air services from Wick, including through our subsidy of Wick John O’Groats Airport.

I am pleased to confirm this funding for PSO air services from Wick, providing important connectivity for businesses and communities across Caithness.