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Weather 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…

February 21, 2020 | 2.39pm

Ferry delays expected

Ferry sailings to and from Lerwick tonight (Tuesday) will be subject to weather delays, route operators NorthLink have warned. Due to a poor forecast this…

January 14, 2020 | 11.40am

Disruption after Bressay ferry breakdown

Ferry crossings to Bressay are currently suspended after the route’s MV Leirna vessel suffered mechanical problems. Council engineers are investigating the engine fault and Whalsay’s…

October 23, 2019 | 10.29am

Reduced vehicle capacity on Yell service

The Yell Sound ferry MV Dagalien will be out of service for up to two weeks from the evening Friday 25th October due to planned…

October 15, 2019 | 3.12pm

NorthLink ferries to leave early

Passengers on the NorthLink ferries should expect early departures today (Saturday). Due to high winds the southbound sailing of the Hrossey will now depart at…

September 14, 2019 | 11.05am

Ferry disruption expected

NorthLink is warning passengers of potential travel disruption over the coming days.

December 12, 2018 | 11.18am

NorthLink sailing to bypass Orkney

NorthLink are advising passengers of disruption to tonight’s (Friday’s) sailings. M.V Hjaltland‘s southbound sailing from Lerwick will depart on time at 5.30pm. However, its stop…

November 9, 2018 | 11.04am

NorthLink warn of minor delays

NorthLink are advising customers of potential weather delays ahead of tonight’s (Saturday) sailings. The northbound sailing of the Hjaltland is scheduled to depart Aberdeen on…

October 27, 2018 | 12.27pm

Ferry delays possible

NorthLink Ferries is warning passengers there may be delays over the next 24 hours due to forecast strong winds.

January 5, 2018 | 11.01am

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Air fares to increase from ‘unsustainable’ levels

The cost of flying to and from Sumburgh will increase in coming months, Loganair’s managing director has admitted. Jonathan Hinkles broke the news at a…

December 11, 2017 | 5.03pm

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Bad weather forces change to NorthLink timetable

This evening’s northbound sailing to Lerwick, via Kirkwall, will depart earlier than scheduled owing to an adverse weather forecast.

March 5, 2017 | 10.54am

Ferry to leave early

This evening’s southbound sailing to Aberdeen will depart earlier than scheduled owing to a poor weather forecast.

March 4, 2017 | 12.08pm

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More disruption forecast as travel firms brace for wintry weather

A further bout of stormy weather has been forecast for coming days leading NorthLink and Loganair to again warn passengers that services could be disrupted.

January 9, 2017 | 2.52pm

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