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NorthLink has stepped up its response to the recent Pentalina incident by introducing extra ferry crossings on Friday, Saturday and Monday evenings.
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NorthLink is adding an extra return crossing of the Pentland Firth to its Sunday ferry timetable to help fill the gap left by the Pentalina.
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Fares on ferry services to the Northern Isles and the Hebrides are being capped for six months in response to the ongoing disruption.
(Permalink) Caledonian MacBrayne Fares NorthLink

The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HITRANS) has announced NorthLink Ferries as the latest addition to the suite of travel services available via its Go-Hi travel app.

Go-Hi users now have the option of travelling to Orkney and Shetland comfortably and cost effectively using NorthLinks ferry services. Passengers will have the opportunity to book travel on NorthLinks fleet of ferries which offer a comfortable experience to relax and enjoy the journey to the Northern Isles.
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Workers at Caledonian Sleeper and on Shetland and Orkney ferries are each due to receive a £200 one-off payment as part of a £9 million bonus with parent company Serco looking to ease the effects of rampant inflation and surging energy bills for its employees.
(Permalink) Bonus Caledonian Sleeper Northlink Serco


Aberdour: Caledonian Sleeper's 73968 and 73970 drop down into Aberdour with a Craigentinny to Fife circle and return trip on 24 March 2021.
Bill Roberton 24/03/2021


Aberdeen: Caledonian Sleeper waiting to depart Aberdeen behind 73967 on 24th August 2021.
Duncan Ross 24/08/2021


Gorton [WHR]: The Caledonian Sleeper seen going southbound through Gorton loop on a rather overcast July evening. The midges and clegs were biting.
Ewan Crawford 20/07/2022

A number of schools across have been closed as Storm Arwen blasts its way across the far north, with Pentland Firth ferry sailings cancelled.
(Permalink) Cancellations NorthLink Pentland Ferries Storm Arwen Weather

Passengers aboard a NorthLink ferry from Shetland are facing a 213-mile diversion after the vessel suffered a fouled propeller on approach to Aberdeen.
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