Scotland's Ferry Dream Gets New Lifeline | France News

France News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 2m

Scotland’s long-awaited direct ferry link to France is finally moving forward, thanks to new funding commitments from both UK and Scottish governments—each pledging £3 million to cover critical infrastructure. Though delayed multiple times since the route shut down in 2010 for passengers and 2018 for freight, the project now has momentum, with DFDS reportedly still interested and a commercial deal pending. Supporters hope it launches by late 2026, though 2027 seems more likely. With Brexit’s tenth anniversary looming, officials see this as a vital step to rebuild economic ties with Europe—and…