Shetland councillors back plans to build tunnels to link some of largest islands

Shetland's council is moving forward with an ambitious plan to reduce isolation on Scotland's northern islands. Councillors voted to investigate financing options for subsea tunnels that would link Mainland Shetland with the islands of Yell and Unst. The project is the first of potentially four tunnels designed to combat years of decline and connectivity challenges facing the region's largest and most populated islands. Officials will now explore how to fund and build the first two connections. According to The Guardian, this marks a significant step toward improving infrastructure in one of Scotland's most remote areas.

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