‘Serious rethink’ needed on animal transportation proposals
Fresh criticism has been levelled against plans to change conditions in which livestock can be transported by ferry.
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Both Sunday ferry sailings cancelled
Both NorthLink’s sailings to and from Lerwick have been cancelled today (Sunday 14th February). The company said due to an adverse weather forecast the sailings…
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Another weekend of disruption to NorthLink ferries
Both tonight’s (Saturday 13th February) NorthLink sailings between Lerwick and Aberdeen have been cancelled due to the weather. The company said both the north and…
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‘High probability’ both NorthLink sailings will be cancelled on Saturday
NorthLink has said there is a “high probability” that both its north and southbound sailings will be cancelled on Saturday. The company said that forecasted…
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NorthLink freight vessel damaged after incident in Orkney
The NorthLink ferries freight vessel MV Helliar has been put into dry dock after touching ground in Stromness on Monday (11th January). The Helliar was…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink reports ‘strengthening’ of passenger numbers over autumn despite ongoing impact of Covid-19 pandemic
NorthLink Ferries has reported a “strengthening” of car and passenger volumes this autumn. The operator’s latest figures continue to show reductions due to the pandemic – …
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Freight services cancelled due to forecast
A poor weather forecast has forced NorthLink to cancel freight sailings today (Saturday). NorthLink says sailings of both the Helliar and Hildasay have been called…
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NorthLink sailings cancelled due to high winds
Both tonight’s (Saturday 21st November) NorthLink sailings to and from Lerwick have been cancelled due to weather. The company had indicated earlier this week there…
READ FULL STORYEarly departure for southbound sailing
NorthLink says tonight’s southbound sailing will leave Lerwick earlier than planned because of the weather. The Hrossey was due to head from Lerwick to Aberdeen…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink sailings cancelled
NorthLink has cancelled its sailings to Aberdeen and Lerwick tonight, amid warnings of possible weather-related disruptions until Monday. Freight sailings have also been called off…
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Council leader criticises NorthLink over group bookings
SIC leader Steven Coutts has criticised ferry operator NorthLink for cancelling all group bookings for 2o21. Mr Coutts said he was “extremely disappointed” to find…
READ FULL STORYMSP 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…
READ FULL STORYNorthLink 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…
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