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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 5pm, two hours ahead of its scheduled departure. The Hjaltland will now leave Aberdeen at 3pm and will no longer call to Kirkwall. ... Read more...
NorthLink is warning of a six-hour delay in the departure of its northbound sailing on Sunday because of anticipated bad weather. The Hjaltland was due to leave Aberdeen sailing for Kirkwall and Lerwick at 5pm on Sunday. But the ferry operator says forecasted adverse conditions mean the ship's... Read more...
Both NorthLink passenger ferry sailings scheduled to depart on Monday evening have been cancelled. (more…) Read more...
Ferries between Lerwick and Aberdeen are likely to face disruption on Monday, according to operator NorthLink. (more…) Read more...
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...