Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels
Councillors have backed initial plans to connect some of Shetland's islands with undersea tunnels, which could be in place within eight years. A feasibility study proposed replacing ageing ferries wit
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30 Jun 2026 6 hours ago 1 min read
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Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels
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Councillors have backed initial plans to connect some of Shetland's islands with undersea tunnels, which could be in place within eight years. A feasi