Failure to open NorthLink’s summer bookings is ‘harming tourism’
Transport bosses are being urged to open NorthLink bookings for the summer season amid warnings their delays are harming tourism.
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NorthLink warns of further weather-related delays
NorthLink has warned of likely weather-related delays to tonight’s (Sunday) southbound crossing from Lerwick to Aberdeen. The Hrossey is due to leave Lerwick at the…
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Inter-island ferry service reduced following breakdown
A ferry breakdown has forced inter-island service reductions. The SIC said the Bluemull service will be a single vessel operating to a Saturday timetable from…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink crossing to depart ahead of schedule
NorthLink has confirmed its southbound crossing will depart Lerwick for Aberdeen ahead of schedule this evening (Saturday). The Hjaltland had been scheduled to depart at…
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NorthLink announces departure change amid adverse weather
Northlink’s southbound passenger crossing is to depart early tomorrow (Saturday) due to forecast bad weather. The Hjaltland was scheduled to depart Lerwick for Aberdeen at…
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Minor NorthLink delays expected due to adverse weather
NorthLink Ferries has warned passengers of minor delays to tonight’s (Friday) northbound passenger crossing to Lerwick. The Hrossey is due to leave Aberdeen at 7pm…
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No injury after weather-related Black Gaet crash
Police received reports of a single vehicle crash at the Black Gaet junction, south of Lerwick.
READ FULL STORYNorthLink warns of minor delays affecting services
Weather-related disruption is continuing to affect lifeline ferry services to the isles. NorthLink said tonight’s (Tuesday) northbound passenger sailing from Aberdeen could face “minor” delays…
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Landslide closes North Mainland road
A North Mainland road could be closed for several days following a landslide. The SIC announced today (Monday) that the A968 between Voe and Firth…
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NorthLink announces more weather-related delays to ferry services
Tonight’s (Saturday) southbound ferry crossing is expected to be delayed due to adverse weather, NorthLink has said. The Hjaltland is due to leave Lerwick at…
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Wishart invites MSPs to discuss fixed links
An invitation has been extended to a government minister to see for himself the need for fixed links.
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NorthLink warns of three-hour delays due to adverse weather
NorthLink Ferries’ northbound crossing to Lerwick on Friday night may be delayed by adverse weather. The operator has warned customers that the Hjaltland, which is…
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Black Gaet slip road to be removed during works lasting 10 days
Ten days of roadworks to remove the slip road at the Black Gaet junction begin next week.
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Section of A970 to close for resurfacing works
Part of the A970 will be closed to traffic during essential resurfacing work. The closure will affect the stretch of road between the Brig o’…
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