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Transport /

Ferries likely to be cancelled

Photo: Chris Cope/Shetland News

NORTHLINK is advising that Saturday’s (31 October) sailings to and from Shetland are likely to be cancelled due to the weather.

Both the passenger and freight sailings are under review with a high probability of cancellation. More details are expected in due course.

Shetland Islands Council has also warned there may be disruption to inter-island ferries over the weekend.

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