Scottish Liberal Democrat and Shetland MSP, Beatrice Wishart has once again pressed the Scottish Government for clarity on the opening of NorthLink ferry bookings after the current booking ‘cliff edge’ of 31st December 2025.
Beatrice Wishart, has revealed 54 penalties have been issued to Northern Isles Ferry Service operator Serco NorthLink since 2019. Penalties between July 2019 and June 2024 totalled £139,248
Ahead of World Music Day on June 21, Beatrice Wishart MSP for Shetland has expressed her support for the charity Playlist for Life, which supports people affected by dementia to create personalised music playlists.
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