Pentland Ferries Named Ferry Operator of the Year at National Transport Awards

That the Parliament congratulates Pentland Ferries on being awarded Ferry Operator of the Year at the National Transport Awards, which were held in London on 1 October 2026; recognises that Pentland Ferries is a family-run company, which connects Orkney with the Scottish mainland across the Pentland Firth; notes that Andrew Banks first launched the service between St Margaret's Hope in Orkney and Gills Bay in Caithness 25 years ago; understands that the award recognises excellence in service delivery, reliability, customer experience and innovation; commends the commitment of the company to supporting the needs of communities across Orkney in providing affordable and reliable services and delivering strong operational performance even in the context of a more challenging economic outlook for the transport sector; pays tribute to the hard work of the whole team at Pentland Ferries, and wishes them continued success in the years to come.