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Transport / Sunday’s northbound ferry cancelled for operational reasons

NORTHLINK has cancelled its northbound sailing to Kirkwall and Lerwick on Sunday due operational reasons.

NorthLink has been contacted for more information.

Sunday’s sailing was due to be undertaken by the Hjaltland, but she is currently in Rosyth for drydock.

The Hjaltland was due to return to service on Sunday, with the sailing now cancelled. Instead the Hjaltland‘s next trip will now be a southbound journey on Monday night.

 

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