‘Dynamic’ ferry fares could dissuade tourists from travelling with cars
Transport bosses are considering “dynamic” pricing for ferry fares to discourage tourists taking cars on NorthLink crossings.
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Wishart quizzes NorthLink on extra ferry after warning transport troubles were forcing families out of Shetland
Beatice Wishart has asked about bringing an extra NorthLink ferry into service after claiming families were leaving the isles because of travel difficulties.
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NorthLink welcomes its 400,000th passenger of the year
NorthLink has welcomed aboard its 400,000th passenger of the year.
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POLL: Is the NorthLink ferry service in ‘crisis’?
NorthLink has rejected claims made by the Shetland Labour Party this week that its ferry service was in crisis.
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Drug couriers behind bars as their partners give birth
Two drug couriers have been handed lengthy prison sentences leaving their partners to raise newborn babies alone.
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UDATED: NorthLink bookings now available
Folk looking to finalise their festive travel plans have been advised NorthLink is expecting to open its new year bookings “very soon”.
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Fresh salmon lost overboard from NorthLink freight boat in severe weather
Cargo including fresh salmon was lost overboard from the NorthLink freight boat during severe weather.
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Delays and early departures as NorthLink warns of weather-related disruption
NorthLink has warned passengers of delays and early departures amid high winds.
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Calls made for ‘serial offenders’ who repeatedly cancel NorthLink bookings to ‘pay a premium’
Serial offenders who cancel NorthLink cabin bookings at short notice should be made to pay, a meeting heard.
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NorthLink fares are ‘not astronomical’, transport official claims
A transport official has claimed NorthLink fares were “not astronomical” – and downplayed suggestions they could be reduced for islanders.
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NorthLink warns of ferry disruption
Delays are expected on NorthLink ferries over the next two days due to adverse weather forecasts. This evening’s (Tuesday) sailing from Aberdeen to Lerwick via…
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UPDATE: Aberdeen-Kirkwall-Lerwick ferry due at 2pm
The Hrossey is expected to arrive in Lerwick Harbour at 2pm today (Sunday) having been delayed leaving Aberdeen due to “restrictted visibility”. She eventually left…
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Freight boat remains in dry dock two weeks after being taken out of service
Freight vessel Helliar remains out of action more than two weeks after she entered dry dock for repairs to a propeller.
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NorthLink Ferries receive gold rating
NorthLink Ferries has become the only ferry operator to receive a gold rating at the Green Tourism Awards.
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