Pentland Ferries seek public views for Burwick service

Pentland Ferries says it would like to develop a ro-ro service from Burwick to Gills Bay, and would invest in a new passenger and vehicle ferry to cover this route, with the company set to launch a survey to gauge public opinion on the matter.

The company says it would allow it to offer more frequent sailings across the Pentland Firth.

A statement on the issue said: “For this to happen we would require permission from Orkney Islands Council to develop the pier at Burwick. We are surveying public opinion to see if there is support for such a service to enable us to approach the council.

“If the public support a Burwick-Gills Bay service, we would be prepared to develop the Burwick Pier for this purpose at our own cost.

“We are launching a survey on Monday, September 29, to find out what the public think of this.”

The survey will be online, and paper copies will also be available.