Orkney Tunnel

Orkney Tunnel

The Orkney Tunnel is a suggested undersea road tunnel between Orkney and Caithness on the Scottish Mainland. The expected length of it would be about 9-10 miles (15-16 km).

Orkney Islands in Scotland
A map of the Orkney archipelago showing topography and main transport routes. A small island with a high elevation is at south west. At centre is the largest island, which also has low hills. Ferry routes spread out from there to the smaller islands in the north.
Map of Orkney showing topography and main transport routes

The tunnel, if constructed, is assumed to make landfall on South Ronaldsay. A total bill of £100 million is mentioned.[1][2]

There are also suggested plans to connect Orkney Mainland to Shapinsay.[3]

References

  1. ^ David Lister (5 September 2005). "Islanders see a brighter future with tunnel vision". The Times. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2-1765366,00.html. Retrieved 12 July 2007. 
  2. ^ John Ross (10 March 2005). "£100m tunnel to Orkney 'feasible'". The Scotsman. http://thescotsman.scotsman.com/scotland/100m-tunnel-to-Orkney-feasible.2609387.jp. Retrieved 13 July 2007. 
  3. ^ "Isle tunnel plans under spotlight". BBC News. 9 March 2005. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4331889.stm. Retrieved 8 June 2009. 
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