Strong winds throw ferry timetable and draw flood alert
Very strong wind and rain have disrupted ferry sailings and drawn a flood alert for the west of Shetland this weekend. 70 mile-an-hour gusts are…
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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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Inter-isles transport survey opens
A survey on inter-island connectivity has opened to the public to give their views. Shetland Islands Council launched the survey today (Monday) and it will…
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Councillors to debate free bus tickets
Councillors will vote next week on a two-year trial program for all-round free bus travel across the Isles. If successful, the plan would make Shetland…
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Government announces inter-island transport funding boost
A £20 million transport funding boost has been announced for ferries, flights or tunnels. Extra funding for inter-island connections will be allocated to Shetland and…
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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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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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Mixer wagon topples onto pickup on Unst ferry
A mixer wagon toppled onto a pickup truck on the Unst ferry this morning, according to reports.
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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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Fears raised over airport parking difficulties on those living in the Outer Isles
A North Isles councillor has has expressed concern over the impact parking issues at Sumburgh Airport will have on those travelling from the Outer Isles.
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NorthLink fares to soar by 10 per cent
Fares on NorthLink ferries will rise by 10 per cent in the New Year. Transport secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the hike in a letter to…
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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 warns of further delays as strong winds continue
NorthLink has warned passengers of further delays to services as strong winds continue through the week.
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NorthLink warns services could be delayed up to four hours due to strong winds
NorthLink has warned of weather-related delays affecting its services tomorrow (Tuesday).
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