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Transport / Ferries disrupted by weather

NorthLink freight boat Hildasay.

NORTHLINK Ferries says some of its sailings today (Monday) and Tuesday will be affected by the weather.

The southbound sailing tonight will leave an hour early at 6pm, with the northbound trip likely to leave Aberdeen after a slight delay.

Tonight’s freight sailing from Lerwick to Aberdeen has been cancelled.

On Tuesday the Hjaltland will depart Lerwick at 4pm instead of 7pm.

On the northbound route the Hrossey will leave Aberdeen an hour early at 6pm.

 

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