How is the SNP improving Scotland’s ferry services?

The SNP recognises that our ferry network provides a vital lifeline service.

Since re‑election, the Scottish Government has:

• Delivered the MV Glen Sannox into service.
• Bought and deployed an additional vessel, the MV Loch Frisa.
• Chartered MV Alfred and MV Arrow to provide additional resilience and capacity.
• Commissioned two new vessels for Islay.
• Commissioned two new vessels for the Little Minch routes.
• Progressed procurement to secure seven new small vessels.
• Progressed investment in key ports and harbours.
• Confirmed additional revenue funding of £220 million between 2018‑19 and 2024‑25 to support the operation of local authority ferry services.