NorthLink issues ferry delay warning
Passengers sailing north to Lerwick this evening (Wednesday) are expected to be delayed on arrival into the town by up to two hours. Serco NorthLink…
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Ferry disruption expected after new heavy vehicle guidance
Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes now need to be secured at all times while travelling on council ferries, the SIC announced. This comes following an investigation…
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Ferry commuters urged to have “back-up plan” during timetable changes
SIC environment and transport chairwoman Moraig Lyall has urged North Isles commuters to consider how “essential” their travel is and have a “back-up” plan ahead
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Poor weather forces ferry disruption
Sailings to and from Lerwick have been hit by delays and cancellations due to poor forecasted weather. This evening’s (Thursday) northbound sailing has cancelled its…
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Warning of ferry disruption for end of the week
NorthLink has warned its ferry services could be disrupted later this week. The ferry operator said there was the possibility of disruption from Thursday through…
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Ferry sailings affected by poor weather
The southbound ferry to Aberdeen is facing delays this evening (Friday) because of the poor weather. It will depart as scheduled at 5.30pm but will…
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Weather disrupts NorthLink sailings
Sailings of NorthLink’s ferries will be disrupted this evening due to forecasted weather. Although Hjaltland’s northbound sailing will leave as scheduled at 5pm this afternoon,…
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High probability of cancellations, NorthLink says
NorthLink is reminding passengers that there will be disruption to its services this week, as tomorrow’s (Wednesday) sailing from Lerwick will leave three-and-a-half hours earlier…
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Tonight’s (Tuesday) crossing from Aberdeen to Lerwick of the NorthLink ferry Hrossey will sail earlier than scheduled. Instead of the planned time of 7pm it…
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Island recycling collections delayed due to weather
Bin collections in Yell and Unst have been delayed by a day as a result of the disruption to ferries caused by the weather. Both…
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Freight sailings changed due to weather
Disruption to ferry services are expected for the rest of the week as NorthLink announce changes to freight vessel departures for tonight (Wednesday). Both Helliar…
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Early warnings of ferry disruptions
NorthLink have issued a warning to customers about potential disruption for Monday, 10th October. The ferry operator said weather forecasts indicate there will likely be…
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Ferry disruption expected
NorthLink is warning passengers of potential travel disruption over the coming days.
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NorthLink has cancelled both its northbound and southbound sailings on Thursday owing to high winds. Freight services have also been cancelled and the firm has…
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