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News / NorthLink weather warning

FRIDAY’s ferry sailings to and from Shetland are set to be affected by strong southerly winds.

Ferry operator NorthLink said the arrival of the Hrossey into Aberdeen on Saturday may be delayed by up to one hour.

The northbound Hjaltland may also be late arriving in Lerwick.

Friday’s sailings of the freight vessels Helliar and Hildasay have been cancelled.

The ships will instead make their respective northbound and southbound sailings at 5pm on Saturday.

Keep track of this weekend’s weather here.

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