Funding secured for deep water quay at Lerwick

Plans to create what has been described as an ultra deep water quay at Dales Voe in Shetland has secured more than £1.1m from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).

The funding will support preparatory works, dredging and deepening areas at the site in Lerwick Harbour.

It is a part of wider investment by the Scottish government of up to £500m over five years to develop Scotland's ports and offshore wind supply chain.

Lerwick Port Authority's contractor, Boskalis Westminster Ltd, is using a large dredger called Magnor for phases of the work.