The Highland Council has launched procurement for a new electric Corran Ferry, a major step towards replacing one of Scotland’s busiest single-vessel crossings.
Working with Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL), the council has issued a single-vessel tender, drawing on CMAL’s technical expertise while keeping the project on schedule.
The £58 million project is funded through the Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal. This includes £28 million from the Scottish Government for the vessel, £20 million from the UK Government and £10 million from the council for landside infrastructure.
Cllr Ken Gowans, chair of the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee, called the move “a significant milestone”.
Subject to the procurement process, the contract is expected to be awarded in March 2027, with the ferry entering service in early 2029. Landside works should be finished by June 2027 and charging infrastructure by September 2028. The MV Corran will remain in service as a relief vessel.
Photo: New electric Corran Ferry design © Highland Council
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