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The Herald Scotland
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Scottish bus company in liquidation with all staff redundant
I reported last month that James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed as joint provisional liquidators and two local authorities are making arrangements for affected school travel. Dundee-based Fishers Tours private hire coach company provided short and long-distance travel in Scotland. The company employed 27 people and operated from Mid Craigie Industrial Estate with a fleet of 18 coaches. The liquidator said: "In recent months, the business has faced financial challenges amidst rising costs but operated with fixed price customer contracts, which impacted its ability to meet its financial obligations." The business ceased trading and on appointment of the joint provisional liquidators all staff were made redundant. The liquidator also told The Herald: "All services, including pre-booked hires, group travel and music event travel, have ceased. Customers with bookings are advised to seek alternative travel arrangements, while customers who have paid deposits are advised to speak to their bank or credit card provider." Dundee City Council and Angus Council are "making arrangements to ensure the continuity of school transport services". THIS ARTICLE APPEARED IN BUSINESS HQ MONTHLY Alistair McAlinden, managing director at Interpath and joint provisional liquidator of Fishers Tours Limited, said: "Fishers Tours has been a core part of the local transport network in the Dundee City and Angus region for more than two decades and we recognise the devastating impact the closure of the business will have on staff, customers and wider community. "Regrettably, all bookings and services have been cancelled and customers are advised to seek alternative arrangements and engage with their bank or credit card provider if a deposit has been paid. As provisional liquidators, our immediate focus is to explore the circumstances of the liquidation and support affected employees to ensure they have access to the necessary guidance in making claims to the Redundancy Payments Office." 'Multi-billion redevelopment' of nuclear submarine base Plans have been unveiled for the 'multi-decade' programme. (Image: PA) Elsewhere last month, there was momentous news on the 'multi-billion' pound redevelopment of a nuclear submarine base in Scotland. Plans have been unveiled for the 'multi-decade' work at the Faslane base which is the Royal Navy's main presence north of the Border. An initial £250 million of funding over three years will support 'jobs, skills and growth'. The move was announced as part of the UK Government's Spending Review nuclear strategy that includes the £14.2 billion investment to build Sizewell C plant in Suffolk. The new "Clyde 2070 programme represents one of the most significant and sustained UK Government investments in Scotland over the coming decades". It said it demonstrates commitment to UK defence and bringing the economic, skills and employment benefits to Scotland, "driving defence as an engine for economic growth and supporting the government's Plan for Change". READ MORE: The £250m allocated immediately for the next three years 'will help adapt and improve the working environment and infrastructure at the site, preparing it to welcome the new Dreadnought Class of deterrent submarines and SSN-AUKUS, the Royal Navy's next generation of attack submarines'. As part of the Strategic Defence Review, the UK Government has committed to build up to 12 SSN-AUKUS submarines, which will replace the current fleet of Astute Class attack submarines. The Defence Nuclear Enterprise - the partnership of organisations that operate, maintain, renew and sustain the UK's nuclear deterrent as part of a national endeavour – is "investing to sustain the deterrent for as long as required". Ian Murray, Scottish Secretary, said: "This extra £250m investment for HMNB Clyde is another fantastic example of how Scotland is at the heart of the UK defence policy. "As home of the Royal Navy Submarine Service - including the UK's nuclear deterrent - HMNB Clyde will play a crucial role for decades to come as we restore Britain's readiness, deter our adversaries and help drive economic growth across the UK, as part of our Plan for Change. "Over 6,500 military and civilian personnel are employed at HMNB Clyde, making it the second largest employment site in Scotland, with a total of around 25,600 jobs across Scotland supported by an annual multi-billion pound Ministry of Defence investment." John Healey, Defence Secretary, said: "We have an unwavering commitment to our nuclear-powered submarines. The long-term, sustained investment for HMNB Clyde will provide the infrastructure necessary to keep our submarines maintained and at sea - continuing to protect us around the clock. "This funding, and the continued dedication and skill of the men and women that help build and operate our submarines, will ensure we are able to meet the threats we face, while supporting the Plan for Change and showing how defence is an engine for growth, creating good jobs across Scotland."
The National
03-06-2025
- Business
- The National
All jobs lost as liquidators appointed to Dundee travel firm
James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed as joint provisional liquidators to Fishers Tours Limited on Friday, after the transport firm ceased operating in May after more than 20 years in business. The Dundee-based private hire coach company provided short and long-distance travel across the country, along with several long-standing contracts with local councils, including transportation agreements to take pupils to and from schools in Dundee and Angus. The collapse of Fishers Tours has left Dundee City Council and Angus Council having to make alternative arrangements for school transport for hundreds of pupils. READ MORE: Sam Heughan to play Macbeth in Royal Shakespeare Company debut The firm employed 27 people and operated from Mid Craigie Industrial Estate with a fleet of 18 coaches. Last week Fishers Tours listed 10 of its coaches on the auction website Sweeney Kincaid. Administrators said the business faced financial challenges in recent months amid rising costs, but operated with fixed-price customer contracts. Fishers Tours ceased trading on Friday, May 23, and all staff were made redundant upon the appointment of the liquidators. All services, including pre-booked hires, group travel and music event travel, have been cancelled. Customers with bookings have been advised to seek alternative travel arrangements, while those who have paid deposits have also been advised to speak to their bank or credit card provider. Alistair McAlinden said: 'Fishers Tours has been a core part of the local transport network in the Dundee City and Angus region for more than two decades and we recognise the devastating impact the closure of the business will have on staff, customers and wider community. 'Regrettably, all bookings and services have been cancelled and customers are advised to seek alternative arrangements and engage with their bank or credit card provider if a deposit has been paid. 'As provisional liquidators, our immediate focus is to explore the circumstances of the liquidation and support affected employees to ensure they have access to the necessary guidance in making claims to the Redundancy Payments Office.' Last month, one employee told The Courier the decision was unfair after it was revealed the business had closed suddenly, they said: 'This has come completely out of the blue. 'Everyone was stood on the yard completely shocked. We feel totally helpless. 'That's more than 20 drivers and mechanics who won't have jobs next week. How is that fair?"
STV News
02-06-2025
- Business
- STV News
All jobs lost at private hire and school bus firm
All jobs have been lost at a Dundee-based private hire and school bus firm. James Dewar and Alistair McAlinden from Interpath were appointed as joint provisional liquidators to Fishers Tours Limited on Friday. The Dundee-based private hire coach company provided short and long-distance travel across the country. The company's collapse has also left Dundee City Council and Angus Council to make alternative arrangements for school transport for hundreds of pupils. The firm employed 27 people and operated from Mid Craigie Industrial Estate with a fleet of 18 coaches. The administrators said in recent months that the business faced financial challenges amid rising costs but operated with fixed-price customer contracts. Fishers Tours ceased trading on Friday, May 23 and all staff were made redundant upon appointment of the liquidators. All services, including pre-booked hires, group travel and music event travel, have been cancelled. Customers with bookings are advised to seek alternative travel arrangements, while those who have paid deposits advised to speak to their bank or credit card provider. Alistair McAlinden said: 'Fishers Tours has been a core part of the local transport network in the Dundee City and Angus region for more than two decades and we recognise the devastating impact the closure of the business will have on staff, customers and wider community. 'Regrettably, all bookings and services have been cancelled and customers are advised to seek alternative arrangements and engage with their bank or credit card provider if a deposit has been paid. 'As provisional liquidators, our immediate focus is to explore the circumstances of the liquidation and support affected employees to ensure they have access to the necessary guidance in making claims to the Redundancy Payments Office.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
02-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Liquidators appointed to Scottish school bus company
Fishers Tours was a Dundee-based private hire coach company that provided short and long-distance travel in Scotland. The company employed 27 people and operated from Mid Craigie Industrial Estate with a fleet of 18 coaches. The liquidator said: "In recent months, the business has faced financial challenges amidst rising costs but operated with fixed price customer contracts, which impacted its ability to meet its financial obligations." READ MORE: The business ceased trading and on appointment of the joint provisional liquidators all staff were made redundant. The liquidator also said: "All services, including pre-booked hires, group travel and music event travel, have ceased. Customers with bookings are advised to seek alternative travel arrangements, while customers who have paid deposits are advised to speak to their bank or credit card provider." Dundee City Council and Angus Council are "making arrangements to ensure the continuity of school transport services". Alistair McAlinden, managing director at Interpath and joint provisional liquidator of Fishers Tours Limited, said: "Fishers Tours has been a core part of the local transport network in the Dundee City and Angus region for more than two decades and we recognise the devastating impact the closure of the business will have on staff, customers and wider community. "Regrettably, all bookings and services have been cancelled and customers are advised to seek alternative arrangements and engage with their bank or credit card provider if a deposit has been paid. As provisional liquidators, our immediate focus is to explore the circumstances of the liquidation and support affected employees to ensure they have access to the necessary guidance in making claims to the Redundancy Payments Office."
The National
31-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Dundee travel firm to auction off 10 buses after closing
The Dundee-based coach company, Fisher Tours, announced last week it would cease operating, with more than 20 staff members being made redundant. It has been reported that no formal liquidator or administrator has been named, and that drivers and mechanics with the now closed firm are still waiting for answers regarding unpaid wages, holiday entitlement, and redundancy settlements. Fishers Tours has now put 10 of its coaches on the auction website Sweeney Kincaid, which is due to go live in June. READ MORE: Labour has 'given up' on by-election amid SNP-Reform contest, says John Swinney Last Monday, drivers and mechanics were reportedly 'stunned' after they were informed that the company would cease trading on Friday, the same week. Fishers Tours had several long-standing contracts with local councils, including transportation agreements to take pupils to and from schools in Dundee and Angus, and is one of the biggest private coach hire companies in the area. According to The Courier, former staff at the firm were told pension payments had allegedly not been made by Fishers since the beginning of the year and that they were still waiting for answers regarding the company's liquidation. 'We're all still in limbo,' one driver told The Courier. 'We left on Friday with no paperwork and no replies to any of our emails asking for the information we need. 'This includes who the administrators are, what will happen to holidays and wages due, a letter of redundancy confirmation or pensions information. 'There are no case numbers yet, to apply for money owed. We were told there would be administrators by Tuesday morning. This hasn't happened. 'Now there are more than 20 lads all panicking. It's an absolute joke. 'All the buses were removed from the yard on Monday. 'How long do we have to wait? It's an absolute shambles.'
