Monday 5 October 2026
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Transport /

Monday’s Kirkwall call under review due to weather forecast

The Hjaltland. Photo: Austin Taylor

THE SOUTHBOUND NorthLink ferry’s call into Kirkwall on Monday night is currently under review due to the weather forecast.

The ferry’s arrival in Aberdeen on Tuesday morning may be subject to a delay of up to one hour.

Meanwhile the northbound ferry’s arrival in Lerwick on Tuesday morning may be subject to a delay of up to two hours.

NorthLink said it would provide further updates in due course.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind from Monday morning through to midnight.

Meanwhile the Mousa boat has cancelled all sailings today (Sunday) due to the weather conditions.

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