High winds lead to travel disruptions

With high winds forecast over the Orkney area over the next few days, there are warnings of disruptions to ferry services between now and Christmas, with some services already hit by the strong winds and expected sea conditions.

Passengers intending to travel are advised to check ferry company websites for updated information.

Links to ferry companies, and Kirkwall Airport, can be found on the Operational Links section of The Orcadian website.