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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 in Kirkwall has been scrapped and the vessel could arrive in Aberdeen up to two hours late.The sailing of the Hros... Read more...
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 time but may be subject to delays of up to an hour arriving in Orkney.The southbound sailing of the Hrossey is set to... Read more...
The Gilbert Bain Hospital remains fully operational despite leaking caused by yesterday's (Monday's) downpour, NHS Shetland has said."All patient services and clinics are running as usual and contingency plans are in place if the water damage becomes more extensive", said a health service statem... Read more...
This winter has been “incredibly challenging” for Loganair, according to the airline’s managing director. (more…) Read more...
NorthLink has cancelled both its northbound and southbound sailings for the second day in a row, owing to bad weather.Friday's freight services have also been cancelled as Shetland continues to experience high winds.Sailings are expected to go ahead on Saturday although the sailing from Aber... Read more...
NorthLink has cancelled both its northbound and southbound sailings on Thursday owing to high winds.Freight services have also been cancelled and the firm has warned of disruptions lasting into the weekend.Friday night's sailings are "under review with a high possibility of cancellation", t... Read more...
NorthLink Ferries is warning of a lengthy delay to Wednesday evening's sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen, as strong winds batter the isles. (more…) Read more...
Heavy rains brought a series of localised floods on Wednesday, causing damage to property and flooding roads.In Hillswick the workshop of local businesswoman Esmé Wilcock was flooded. On the Facebook page for her business, Jewellery Made by Shetland, she reported that the combination of a "clou... Read more...
NorthLink Ferries is warning passengers there may be delays over the next 24 hours due to forecast strong winds. (more…) Read more...
A racing driver has compared isles roads with a race track after freezing temperatures brought black ice and resulted in several cars being left at the roadsides. (more…) Read more...