‘We will maintain connectivity’, NorthLink boss vows amid longest period of disruption since Serco took over

A large NorthLink ferry travels on the water under a cloudy sky, with a small boat anchored nearby in the foreground.

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‘We will maintain connectivity’, NorthLink boss vows amid longest period of disruption since Serco took over

4 February 2026

•Transport

NorthLink sailings cancelled

30 January 2026

•Transport

A large white and blue ferry is docked at a pier on a cloudy day, with hills visible in the background.

NorthLink warns of further disruptions

28 January 2026

•Transport

Ferries cancelled, NorthLink confirms

27 January 2026

•Transport

Ferry sailings likely to be cancelled on Tuesday, NorthLink says

26 January 2026

•Transport

North boats back running but with delays

24 January 2026

•Transport

NorthLink sailings cancelled again

22 January 2026

•Transport

Cost of scrapping peak ferry fares not to be recouped by other means, Transport Scotland confirms

18 January 2026

•Transport

Credit where credit is due

16 January 2026

•Letters

They are not getting my vote

15 January 2026

•Letters

Who would have thought?

15 January 2026

•Letters

Capacity on NorthLink ferries key priority for transport partnership

Reliability, affordability and fair access to accommodation are also among ZetTrans’ priorities ahead of a new Northern Isles ferry contract

12 January 2026

•Transport

A NorthLink ferry travels through rough seas, with waves crashing against its hull and a Viking graphic painted on the side.

Social media video of boat in rough seas AI generated, NorthLink confirms

22 December 2025

•Transport

Waves crashing waves on rocks by a town with niagara falls in the background.

Windy weather causes power outages in North and West Mainland

28 November 2025

•News

A large ferry named "NorthLink" sails in open water, with a lighthouse visible in the background. © Austin Taylor Photography, 2023.

Cabin capacity and daytime sailings among the questions in new ferry passenger survey

14 November 2025

•Transport

‘Minor issue’ with Hjaltland bow thruster to be addressed during dry dock

24 October 2025

•Transport

NorthLink has confirmed more cancellations.

Friday sailings likely to be cancelled, NorthLink warns

23 October 2025

•Transport

A truck tilted and crashed onto a car and van in a parking garage, while three workers in safety gear observe the scene.

NorthLink investigating after ‘cargo shift’ causes damage on Stromness-Scrabster ferry

22 October 2025

•Transport

The cargo vessel Helliar arriving at Lerwick harbour - Photo: Valian

Industry calls on government to intervene in attempts to release freight ship from port

15 October 2025

•Transport

Updated

Freight sailing cancelled after Helliar prevented from leaving Leith

14 October 2025

•Transport

Ferry consultation extended due to internet disruption

14 October 2025

•Transport

SNP backs motion to reserve cabin and vehicle space for islanders on ferries

13 October 2025

•Transport

Goodlad welcomes Lib Dem support as SNP conference prepares to discuss lifeline ferry motion

11 October 2025

•Politics

A silver trophy with red and white ribbons labeled "Scottish Gas" is displayed next to a sign reading "Trophy Tour Presented by NorthLink Ferries.

Scottish Cup in town as part of islands tour

8 October 2025

•Sport

A small room with two sets of bunk beds, white linens, wood-paneled walls, and a nightstand in the middle under bright overhead lights.

No current plans to bring back shared cabins in next ferry contract, minister says

3 October 2025

•Transport

Saturday’s ferries cancelled, NorthLink says

There will also be no freight sailings tonight or Saturday

3 October 2025

•Transport

Better cabin access for islanders to be discussed at SNP conference

23 September 2025

•Transport

A large ferry named NorthLink sails on the water with mountains in the background.

Four shipyards invited to tender for £200m freight boat contract

22 September 2025

•Transport

Calls for year-round low season fares for islanders at ferry consultation event

Consultation continuing on Thursday night and Friday

18 September 2025

•Transport

Councillor says she could spend week in Spain for price of NorthLink return trip

10 September 2025

•Transport

An affront to the intelligence of the tax paying public

10 September 2025

•Letters

Government defends rise in NorthLink fares

3 September 2025

•Transport

Goodlad demands far better ferry service

2 September 2025

•Politics

Whit aboot dis fir NorthLink’s consideration?

2 September 2025

•Letters

Outline business case on new NorthLink passenger ferries expected next year

28 August 2025

•Transport

NorthLink warns against third-party ferry booking platforms

25 August 2025

•Transport

Open letter to Jim Fairlie MSP, Scottish Government minister for agriculture and connectivity

22 August 2025

•Letters

Talking a good game, but results have still to materialise

19 August 2025

•Letters

SNP candidate proposes local cabin quota for NorthLink ferries

14 August 2025

•Politics

Kirkwall call cancelled due to Storm Floris

4 August 2025

•Transport

Monday’s Kirkwall call under review due to weather forecast

3 August 2025

•Transport

MSP calls for festive ferry bookings to be opened up as soon as possible

7 July 2025

•Transport

Is a bed on the NorthLink boat ‘nice’ to have or ‘essential’?

One councillor says he is ‘irked’ by the language used on the redesigned NorthLink website around cabins on longer sailings

1 July 2025

•Transport

Hjaltland’s Aberdeen arrival delayed by hours due to fog

21 June 2025

•Transport

Internet upgrade for NorthLink’s ferries

27 May 2025

•Transport

Three people wearing welding helmets stand outdoors, looking down at the camera. The sky is cloudy and the overall tone of the image is cool and slightly dark.

Peat & Diesel to head back north for free Mareel gig

19 May 2025

•Entertainment

Loganair came to the rescue

29 April 2025

•Letters

MSP’s ferry pod safety concern in an ‘age of increasing misogyny’

3 April 2025

•Transport

‘We will maintain connectivity’, NorthLink boss vows amid longest period of disruption since Serco took over

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