NorthLink Ferries Limited operates ferries between mainland Scotland and the Northern Isles (Shetland and Orkney), providing a vital link to the isles on behalf of the Scottish government. Northlink Ferries Limited is a subsidiary of David MacBrayne Group Ltd, whose sole shareholder is the Scottish Government.
Northlink offer comfortable daily crossings from Aberdeen (Scotland) to Lerwick in the Shetlands with frequent stops in Kirkwall (Orkney) and between Scrabster (Scotland) and the port of Stromness in Orkney.
Get onboard NorthLink Ferries and discover the islands of Orkney and Shetland!
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NorthLink Ferries have designed and built their ferries, theMV Hjaltland,MV Hrossey and MV Hamnavoe, to the highest standards in terms of both safety and comfort. The NorthLink a la carte and self service restaurants offer a wide range of menus featuring local produce. Each ferry also provides spacious lounge areas, bars, children's play areas, shopping opportunities, and well-appointed, air-conditioned en-suite cabins. A modern cinema showing the latest releases is available on the longer ferry routes.