Rockall fishing rights dispute between Scotland and Ireland deepens Countries at loggerheads over access to fishing grounds in north Atlantic since Brexit referendum in 2016 The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2023
CalMac could be directly awarded Clyde and Hebrides ferry contract THE Scottish Government will explore awarding a contract for Clyde and Hebrides ferry services directly to publicly-owned CalMac. The National (Scotland) · Nov 16, 2023
A9 roadworks paused for Bonfire Night after causing 'huge economic and social damage' ROADWORKS on Scotland's A9 have been paused for "easier travel" to bonfire night events and the final weekend of the Enchanted Forest… The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023
Cross-party MSPs call for free bus travel for asylum seekers in upcoming Budget CROSS-PARTY MSPs have called on the Scottish Government to extend free bus travel to all asylum seekers in the upcoming Budget to allow them to… The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2023
Safety 'absolute priority' as road deaths increase to highest total for seven years Scotland’s transport minister has insisted road safety “remains an absolute priority” as the number of people killed on the roads reached… The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023
Ferguson Marine ferries to have reduced passenger capacity, MSPs told The delayed Calmac ferries being built at the Ferguson Marine shipyard will carry fewer passengers than first envisioned, it has emerged. The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2023
Scrapping peak rail fares aims 'to boost passenger numbers by 10 per cent' SCRAPPING peak fares on ScotRail services is aimed at boosting passenger numbers by 10 per cent, according to the firm’s managing director ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023
ScotRail's 'controversial' alcohol ban to remain for foreseeable future SCOTRAIL’S ban on alcohol on its trains is “under review” but will remain in place for the foreseeable future, the Transport Minister has said… The National (Scotland) · Oct 2, 2023
Peak ScotRail fares scrapped for six months It is said to be the first scheme of its kind in the UK rail industry. The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2023
Ian Blackford demands motorhome code of conduct after NC500 crashes IAN Blackford has insisted there should be a code of conduct introduced for motorhome drivers in Scotland following a number of serious incidents on… The National (Scotland) · Sep 1, 2023
Ferry fare freeze extended until March next year Transport Scotland has said prices will be held at current levels for longer to help Scotland’s rural and island communities. The Independent UK · Jun 28, 2023
Ferry fares to be frozen until March 2024 to 'help island communities' TICKET prices for ferries on the Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles networks will be frozen ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023
'Clear leadership needed' to resolve ferry crisis Parliamentary committee's report into the issue also criticises the level of 'ministerial churn' in the transport brief Insider UK · Jun 26, 2023
Unreliable ferries pose 'existential threat' to island communities, Government warned SCOTLAND’S “consistently unreliable” ferry service poses a “literal existential threat”, the Government has been warned. The National (Scotland) · Jun 26, 2023
Daily Record · Jun 25, 2023 Caledonian Sleeper trains to be operated by Scottish Government The service was previously run by Serco Caledonian Sleepers Limited but will now be operated under public ownership going forward.
Insider UK · Jun 20, 2023 Island businesses demand government help for ‘failing ferry service’ Survey shows that the lack of sailings has cost businesses on just two islands almost £1.5m
The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2023 Island businesses demand help from ministers for ‘failing ferry service’ ISLANDERS have written to new transport minister Fiona Hyslop demanding cash help from the Scottish Government.
Insider UK · Jun 14, 2023 Fiona Hyslop appointed transport minister First Minister makes several other changes to senior minister's briefs
The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2023 Fiona Hyslop appointed as Humza Yousaf's new Transport Minister FIONA Hyslop has been appointed as Humza Yousaf's new transport minister.
Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023 Fiona Hyslop to be appointed Transport Minister as Humza Yousaf fills key vacancy It is understood Màiri McAllan will also add transport to her brief as Cabinet Secretary
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023 Yousaf sends condolences to family of teenager who died at school The 14-year-old died in an ‘isolated incident’ at St Kentigern’s Academy in West Lothian on Tuesday.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023 Push for new West Lothian railway station to help rapidly expanding village Councillors have voted to press for round table talks with partners to see the building of a railway station for Winchburgh. The move comes a week after news that commercial bus operators have abandoned services to the growing community
Daily Record · May 12, 2023 West Lothian 50+ Network welcomes very special guest MSP for Linlithgow, Fiona Hyslop was in Bathgate recently to meet 50+ Network trustees
The National (Scotland) · May 2, 2023 Angus Robertson 'corrects' BBC presenter amid claim about UK Government SCOTLAND’s External Affairs Secretary was forced to “correct” a BBC journalist amid a claim that the UK Government had never previously issued…
Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023 MSP visits group that aims to 'amplify the voices of women across Scotland' The MSP for Linlithgow met members of the West Lothian African Women’s Network