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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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[email protected] | Stephen Kinninmonth

Scotland to Europe ferry plans scrapped as Forth Ports pulls out of deal

DFDS wanted to operate a ferry service between Rosyth and Dunkirk. (Image: Port of Dunkirk)

THE long-awaited return of a ferry service linking Rosyth with mainland Europe is dead in the water as Forth Ports pull out of plans to revive the route.

The port operator has today confirmed to the Dunfermline Press that efforts to restore a passenger and freight connection between the town and Dunkirk will not go ahead, despite recent commitments of £6 million in government funding.

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