ANNOUNCEMENT:
*DISRUPTION TO TRAVEL*
Due to a change in the forecasted weather conditions, the following sailings will be disrupted:
09/12/2025
Scheduled sailing 11:30 from St Margaret’s Hope will now sail at 12:30.
Scheduled sailing 13:30 from Gills Bay will now sail at 14:30.
Scheduled sailing 17:00 from St Margaret’s Hope – CANCELLED
Scheduled sailing 18:45 from Gills Bay – CANCELLED
All passengers affected on these sailings will receive an email with a link to amend or cancel your booking. As our offices are now closed for the evening if you need assistance and wish to speak with a Customer Service Advisor our offices open at 0700 tomorrow morning.
10/12/2025
Due to the forecast of adverse weather conditions, all sailings are currently under review.
Updates will be provided as the forecast is updated.
We apologise for any inconvenience.
TO ORKNEY ACROSS THE PENTLAND FIRTH – IN JUST OVER AN HOUR
Departing St Margaret's Hope
07:45
Departing Gills Bay
09:30
How to get to Orkney? Travel by Pentland Ferries. The sea crossing is onboard our purpose-built car and passenger ferry. The service operates across the Pentland Firth from Gills Bay in Caithness to St Margaret’s Hope in South Ronaldsay, Orkney.
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