Wednesday 13 August 2025
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Transport / NorthLink ferries cancelled

NorthLink passenger ferry Hjaltland arriving at Lerwick Harbour. Photo: Shetland News

NORTHLINK passenger services tonight (Sunday) have been cancelled due to the strong to gale force northwesterly winds.

The ferry operator said this morning that further disruptions may be possible over coming days.

Inter-island ferry services may also be affected on Sunday. Please check the various voicebanks.

Yellow Met Office weather warnings for wind, snow and ice are in place for today and tomorrow (Monday).

A detailed weather forecast can also be found at https://www.shetnews.co.uk/weather/

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