The Herald (Free subscription) | 14/08/2008
There was a warmth of affection for John MacDougall in Fife yesterday, a recognition that he had battled for the Kingdom and its causes such as Rosyth Dockyard over the years, and of the personal battle he faced.
asap news (Free subscription) | 04/08/2008
The only ferry route linking Scotland with the continent may be saved with the help of a subsidy from the European Commission, it has been reported. Superfast, the operator of the present ferry running from Rosyth to Zeebrugge, will discontinue it service in September for financial reasons, according to company officials. The EU Commission may have a [...]
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 24/07/2008
As members of the European Parliament representing Scotland, we are aware the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry crossing is of upmost importance to the Scottish economy and Scottish p
asap news (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
Forth Ports has taken the initiative to ensure that Scotland does not lose its direct ferry connection with continental Europe at the end of this summer. The ports operator is looking for a solution to enable “seamless” transfer of ferry service from Rosyth to Zeebrugge when Athens-based ferry operator Attica pulls discontinues service on the [...]
Ewan Watt (Free subscription) | 06/07/2008
AFTER MY blog from yesterday, I was glad to see the Guardian publish this: For a government facing a tricky byelection in Glasgow, led by a prime minister from Fife, it is easy to understand the attractions of ships built partly in Govan and Rosyth. Last year's Commons statement giving the go-ahead was greeted by MPs cheering news of work going to their constituencies. What was lacking - and has been...
BBC News (Free subscription) | 03/07/2008
Celebrations begin in Fife after a £3bn aircraft carrier contract secures jobs for the future.
News Scotsman (Free subscription) | 27/06/2008
THE company behind £500 million plans to redevelop the waterfront at Rosyth has offered Transport Scotland 80 acres of land towards the new bridge across the Forth.
Liberal Democrats (Free subscription) | 23/06/2008
Commenting on the Scottish Affairs Committee’s report on the defence industry in Scotland, Liberal Democrat Defence Spokesperson, Willie Rennie said: "The yards at Rosyth and on the Clyde have been waiting far too long for the deal to build Britain’s new aircraft carriers. "The Government’s go ahead for this deal, which it gave last month, was welcome. "But many people will not believe the carriers...
Rob Edwards (Free subscription) | 15/06/2008
from Sunday Herald, 15 June 2008 An unprecedented plan to export radioactive waste from old nuclear submarines in Scotland to Sweden is coming under fire from local authorities worried about accidents and pollution. The naval dockyard at Rosyth in Fife has applied for permission to ship metal contaminated with radioactivity to a smelter run by the nuclear waste company, Studsvik, near Nyköping in Sweden....
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 03/06/2008
Press reports over the weekend indicate that the cost to the Fife economy of losing the Superfast ferry service from Rosyth could amount to £20 million a year.
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 02/06/2008
THE withdrawal of the Rosyth to Zeebrugge ferry route is set to cost the Fife economy £20 million a year, property consultant DTZ has claimed.
Adventures of Bluedog (Free subscription) | 29/05/2008
Sad news today that the Superfast Ferry between Rosyth and Zebrugge is to be axed from 18th September. It seems that the Euro exchange rate and high cost of oil is making this unecomnomic to run. This route is very valuable for bringing visitors directly to Scotland from Europe, and with their cars. But, even although [...]
The Herald (Free subscription) | 29/05/2008
The daily sight of colourful red and white ferries sailing down the Firth of Forth became a symbol of hope for Scotland after the Rosyth to Zeebrugge service was launched.
Financial Time (Free subscription) | 29/05/2008
A ferry service between Scotland and continental Europe is to cease in mid-September. Superfast Ferries, a Greece-based company, runs daily sailing between Rosyth near...
Scotsman.com (Free subscription) | 29/05/2008
THE only direct ferry link between mainland Scotland and Europe is to be axed, it was announced yesterday, as sources blamed fuel costs and passenger numbers for the decision.
