NorthLink News
Here you’ll find news, press releases and articles about NorthLink’s activities throughout the year! Check back often as it’ll be updated regularly!
Serco NorthLink Ferries hits record 200,000th passenger aboard MV Hamnavoe for a second year
Serco NorthLink Ferries welcomed its 200,000th passenger on the MV Hamnavoe in 2024 almost one month earlier than in 2023.
Read moreSwan Returns Home with New Mast
Shetland’s own Tall Ship, Swan, returned home to berth in Scalloway this morning following a week in Ullapool where a brand-new mast was fitted – funded by Serco NorthLink Ferries.
Read moreOctober 2024 NorthLink news round-up
In October, we welcomed students from RGU on board for a tour of the MV Hjaltland, attended some exciting events and released our much-awaited bookings for 2025.
Read moreSerco NorthLink Ferries Supports New Mast for Swan
An exciting new partnership between the Swan Trust SCIO and Serco NorthLink Ferries will enable Swan LK243 to have a new main mast fitted in the coming weeks.
Read moreNorthLink September 2024 news round-up
In September 2024, Serco NorthLink Ferries celebrated seafarers for Merchant Navy Day and supported one of our wonderful colleagues as well as the RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat with fundraising efforts. Click to find out more about what we got up to this month.
Read moreAugust 2024 NorthLink news round-up
It has been another busy month at NorthLink Ferries as the summer season comes to an end. This month, we hosted some special events, welcomed some special guests onboard and supported one of our employees who is raising money for charity.
Read moreFARA dazzles in an exclusive St Magnus Cathedral concert for NorthLink customers
Serco NorthLink Ferries' customers were spellbound by Orkney’s own fiddle-led folk band FARA as the band illuminated St Magnus Cathedral during a free concert on Friday evening.
Read moreJuly 2024 NorthLink news round-up
This month, we announced a special concert for NorthLink customers as well as the return of the 'Round Bressay' cruise in support of the RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat. Click here to find out more!
Read moreJune 2024 NorthLink news round-up
In June 2024, we welcome over 120 motorbikes travelling north to Shetland for the Simmer Dim Rally, and also celebrated the crew of the MV Hjaltland who have raised £5,000 for charity.
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