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…
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Early 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…
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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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