News / Wind affects travel plans
THE WINDY weather means that NorthLink’s southbound sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen today (Friday) is set to leave two hours early.
The Hjaltland will now depart Lerwick at 3.30pm, with arrivals into Kirkwall and Aberdeen subject to minor delays. The northbound ferry is unaffected.
The Lerwick-Aberdeen freight sailing is now departing at 9pm instead of 6pm, while the northbound trip may be delayed.
Flights from Sumburgh Airport have also been disrupted, with the morning trips to Aberdeen and Edinburgh both cancelled.
The 8.55am arrival from Edinburgh was also called off.
Shetland Islands Council staff have also warned that the Yell Sound ferry is likely to drop to a single-vessel service after around 11am as winds pick up.
Inter-island flight operator Airtask said at 10.30am that its flights were on hold and while the weather will be monitored, it is unlikely services will run.
Become a supporter of Shetland News
Shetland News is asking its many readers to consider start paying for their dose of the latest local news delivered straight to their PC, tablet or mobile phone.
Journalism comes at a price and because that price is not being paid in today’s rapidly changing media world, most publishers - national and local - struggle financially despite very healthy audience figures.
Most online publishers have started charging for access to their websites, others have chosen a different route. Shetland News currently has over 600 supporters who are all making small voluntary financial contributions. All funds go towards covering our cost and improving the service further.
Your contribution will ensure Shetland News can: -
- Bring you the headlines as they happen;
- Stay editorially independent;
- Give a voice to the community;
- Grow site traffic further;
- Research and publish more in-depth news, including more Shetland Lives features.
If you appreciate what we do and feel strongly about impartial local journalism, then please become a supporter of Shetland News by either making a single payment or monthly subscription.
Support us from as little as £3 per month – it only takes a minute to sign up. Thank you.
Already a supporter? Sign in to hide this message.
