June 2024 NorthLink news round-up
Monday 1st July:
As we officially welcome the busy summer period, we are looking forward to welcoming both our new and returning passengers onboard. This month we welcomed our over 120 motorbikes travelling north for the Simmer Dim Rally and congratulated the crew from the MV Hjaltland who have raised an incredible £5,000 for charity.
Find out more below about what we got up to!
Thursday 6th June:
Nuart Aberdeen, regarded as the best street art festival of its kind in the world, is a highly anticipated and celebrated event in the city and took place from 6-9th June 2024. The festival saw 11 internationally-acclaimed artists who transformed walls and public spaces across the city.
This year, a crane helped the artist HERA of herakut bring to life one of the biggest murals in Nuart history. The artwork covers the entire height of Union Point at Aberdeen Harbour so you can’t miss it on the approach to the NorthLink Ferry Terminal!
Wednesday 19th June:
We had a busy day at the NorthLink Ferries’ Terminal in Aberdeen as we welcomed over 120 motorbikes as the began their journey to Shetland for the Simmer Dim Motorcycle Rally. The term ‘Simmer Dim’ refers to the twilight around midnight in Shetland when the sun barely sets around midsummer.
We hope that everyone who travelled with us enjoyed their sailing and had a fantastic time at the event!
Monday 24th June:
We wanted to say a massive congratulations to NorthLink Ferries’ crew members who have raised over £5,000 for their charity of the year, Alzheimer Scotland. Led by Kathryn Fullerton, Passenger Service Supervisor on board the vessel MV Hjaltland was joined on the day by a number of crew members from the MV Hrossey and friends along the six-mile route from Lerwick terminal to the Cornerstone in Scalloway.
This sponsored walk is an annual event that Kathryn organises which seeks to raise funds for the crew’s chosen charity of the year. Over the years and donating to 13 different charities, the team has reached an incredible culminated total milestone of £50,000 last year.
A huge well done to all involved!