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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Scores of passengers sleeping in corridors on ‘appalling’ NorthLink crossing
The escalating concerns about NorthLink passenger capacity reached new heights last night after shocking photos showed scores of passengers forced to sleep on the floor
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Ferry voucher changes require concession holders to show ‘free bus pass’
Customers aged 60-plus or with disabled travel concessions must show their “free bus pass” when booking or travelling with NorthLink Ferries. The SIC issued the…
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Freight sailing cancelled again due to adverse weather
Tonight’s (Monday) southbound freight sailing has been cancelled again. NorthLink said the Hildasay was scheduled to depart Lerwick for Aberdeen at 6pm, but had been…
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Freight sailing cancelled amid weather warning
Tonight’s (Sunday) freight sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen has been cancelled due to adverse weather.
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NorthLink warns weather-related disruption could last until Tuesday
NorthLink has warned customers of more weather-related disruption lasting through the weekend and into next week. The ferry operator said today’s (Saturday) southbound passenger sailing…
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NorthLink warns ferry disruption set to continue in the week ahead
The weather-related disruption that has seen ferry crossings delayed or rescheduled over recent days is set to continue, NorthLink has warned. In its latest service…
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NorthLink announces further ferry disruption to affect Sunday services
Further ferry disruption has been announced with Sunday night’s crossing now also subject to delays. NorthLink Ferries has today (Saturday) updated its warning to customers…
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NorthLink service changes scheduled amid weather related disruption
NorthLink’s ferry crossings are subject to weather-related disruption over the weekend. The Hjaltland is set to depart Aberdeen at 5pm tomorrow (Saturday). But she will not…
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NorthLink warns of ‘high possibility’ of ferry cancellations
NorthLink’s southbound ferry sailing tomorrow (Saturday) is under review with a “high possibility” of cancellation.
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Ferry passengers may need to leave cars behind due to reduced capacity
Whalsay folk returning home on the ferry this evening (Wednesday) may be unable to take their cars due to reduced capacity. The SIC said the…
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NorthLink issues update on weather-related service disruption
Tonight’s (Wednesday) northbound NorthLink crossing from Aberdeen is now expected to arrive in Lerwick three hours behind schedule, due to forecasts of high winds. NorthLink…
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Delays expected on NorthLink’s passenger crossings with ‘high possibility’ of freight cancellation
Weather-related disruption to lifeline ferry services is expected tomorrow (Wednesday) and into the weekend. NorthLink Ferries has warned passengers that tomorrow’s northbound Hjaltland sailing from Aberdeen could…
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Broken down bus causes delays into Lerwick
A broken down bus was causing delays for motorists in Lerwick this morning (Monday). Rush hour traffic was backed up along South Road as vehicles…
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