MSP Wishart seeks talks over NorthLink group bookings
Liberal Democrat MSP Beatrice Wishart has said that NorthLink cancelling group bookings could be “very damaging” for the tourism industry. The ferry operator is not…
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No alcohol to be sold on NorthLink ferries
NorthLink has announced they will be unable to sell alcohol onboard from Friday 9th October. While the bar has been closed onboard both the Hrossey…
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NorthLink warns of potential delays
NorthLink are warning of delays on sailings as a result of the windy weather. Saturday night’s northbound sailing of the Hrossey may face delays of…
READ FULL STORYLockdown easing sees ‘strong recovery’ in NorthLink passenger numbers
Passenger numbers on the lifeline ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen have shown “strong signs of recovery”, following the relaxation of lockdown. Since the Scottish government…
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NorthLink announces pet-friendly cabins for crossings to Shetland
Pets will now be able to travel with their owners in special cabins on ferry crossings between Shetland and the UK mainland. NorthLink Ferries announced…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink ferry journeys plummet 95 per cent during lockdown
Lifeline ferry passenger numbers were down by 95 per cent during lockdown as travel on the NorthLink boats was restricted to essential journeys. From 22nd…
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Freight vessel runs aground on approach to Aberdeen
A NorthLink freight vessel ran aground in Aberdeen on Thursday. The Arrow was coming to the harbour towards the end of her overnight sailing south…
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Still no clarity on when Shetland folk can travel to see family on mainland again
Transport chiefs have been unable to provide clarity on when non-essential travel can resume in Shetland, amid confusion over the route map out of lockdown….
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NorthLink pays out nearly £4m in refunds due to Covid-19 cancellations
Fifty passengers have now been refused travel on NorthLink ferry services during lockdown, the operator has confirmed. Serco NorthLink Ferries said it was continuing to…
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NorthLink warn of possible delays
NorthLink is warning of a delay in its northbound sailing tonight because of poor weather.
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NorthLink is warning of delays to tonight’s southbound sailing of the Hrossey because of poor weather.
READ FULL STORYFerry sailing cancelled
Tonight’s (Saturday’s) southbound sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen has been cancelled. Meanwhile, ferry operators NorthLink are advising passengers on this evening’s northbound sailing that arrival…
READ FULL STORYWeather disrupts ferry sailings
NorthLink passengers are being advised that tonight’s (Friday’s) sailings between Shetland and Aberdeen have been cancelled. The ferry operators have cancelled both the north and…
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More weather related NorthLink delays
NorthLink have announced that this weekend’s sailings are likely to be affected by Storm Dennis.
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