News - Ferry Replacement Programme
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20 January 2026
Behind the Headlines - Ferry Replacement Programme
Last week Orkney Islands Council received notification from the Scottish Government, as part of the Scottish Budget 2026/27, that Ministers will provide the budget required to allow the Council to…
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13 January 2026
Budget detail shows ferry funding secured
Orkney Islands Council Leader Heather Woodbridge has welcomed the Scottish budget announcements made by Cabinet Secretary for Finance Shona Robison in the Holyrood Chamber this afternoon – with early…
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20 November 2025
Early tendering process underway for Ferry Replacement Programme
The tendering process for securing a shipyard for the design and build of new ferries for Phase 1 of Orkney’s Ferry Replacement Programme is underway.
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4 September 2025
Ferry Replacement Programme: Phase 1 complete and first images released for consultation
The outline designs for new ferries serving the islands of Westray, Eday, Stronsay and Sanday are now available to view and comment on in advance of upcoming public consultation events at the end of…
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7 July 2025
Contract Awarded for Phase 2 of Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan
A contract for Phase 2 of Orkney Islands Council’s Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan has been awarded to firm Arch Henderson, in partnership with Leadship Design and…
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23 May 2025
Ferry Replacement Programme - Update
It’s been well documented that our Orkney Ferries fleet is ageing and in need of replacement. Over a number of years, we’ve been engaging with Scottish Government to tackle this challenge, looking at…
