Ferries

Transport Scotland is responsible for several different ferry services. This page looks at the subsidised routes and the contractors undertaking them.

A distance based fares structure, which underpins the Scottish Government’s commitment to providing one single overarching fares policy across Scotland’s entire ferry network

Setting out the future of ferry services until 2022

Delivering a new freight fares structure for all Scottish Government subsidised ferry services

Transport Scotland established the Expert Ferry Group to shape policies and strategies in ferry services across Scotland.

The review will engage key stakeholders, such as the unions and communities, on the future approach to the provision of ferry services.

Investment projects to improve the resilience of lifeline ferry services.

The Ferries Accessibility Fund aims to improve the accessibility of ferries and ports and to enhance the ferry travelling experience of disabled people and others facing mobility or access challenges.