Severe weather affecting travel

The severe gales overnight and this morning, Friday, have led to widespread disruption to travel in the county.

According to OIC, the barriers are closed and the situation will be reviewed at 11am.

All NorthLink boats this morning have been cancelled with later services under review. For the latest updates click here.

Orkney Ferries’ services this morning have also been cancelled with later sailings under review. For the latest information on Orkney Ferries click here.

Disruption is also expected to hit air travel, and Flybe say that anyone travelling today or tomorrow can postpone their flights free of charge. To contact Flybe call 872233 or for internal flights 872494. For the latest updates at Kirkwall Airport click here.

With forecasts for further severe weather over the weekend, all passengers are advised to check with the ferry companies or the airport for the latest updates.