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Scotland’s island connectivity is lagging behind Nordic nations, where tunnel projects for remote areas are treated as national priorities. An engineering expert argues the tech is proven and the benefits—reliable transport, faster travel, lower long-term costs—are clear, but political will is missing. While Transport Scotland explored tunnel options in 2022, including a $402 million Shetland-Yell link, progress stalls because rural communities lack the influence seen in Norway and Iceland. The real hurdle isn’t engineering—it’s prioritization.

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