Orkney Islands Council hailed it as "tremendous" news for the community. One will be capable of carrying 12 passengers, and will travel between Kirkwall, Shapinsay, Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre.
The Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Development Trust (REWDT) said the funding would allow it to employ a project officer and ranger. REWDT chairman John Garson said they hoped in the longer term to ...