Northlink Ferries

Good luck to everyone receiving exam results today, remember there is #NoWrongPath
Your learning journey doesn't have to end once you leave school - there are many ways to develop your skills and interests as you progress in your career.
Some of the NorthLink Ferries ship and shore staff members are sharing their journey here with you 😊
... #YOYP2018 DYW Orkney Stromness Academy Kirkwall Grammar School Orkney College UHI SDS Orkney #examresults #ResultsDay2018 #SQAresults
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We were delighted to once again be the main sponsors of the Kirkwall Open Triples at the Kirkwall Bowling Club over the weekend.
After a very close and exciting final, the winners of main competition were Kevin Watters, Barrie Bruce and Greg Rendall who won 14-13 against Craig Rendall, John Hamilton and Craig Hourston.
Winners of the Plate competition were George Grieve, George Rendall and John Drever, with Kenny Gunn, Andy Swain and Colin Brown taking the runners up positio...n.
Our Marketing Officer, Cheryl Kelday, went along to present the trophies and prizes to the teams.
#ProudSponsors #Orkney #LawnBowls
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NorthLink Ferries have scheduled a later sailing to accommodate those visiting the Orkney County Show on Saturday 11th August 2018.
The 1645 M.V Hamnavoe sailing from Stromness to Scrabster will now depart one hour later than timetabled, at 1745 whilst the return sailing from Scrabster will now depart at 2000 hours.
We also have a 3 sailing day on Sunday, for those staying overnight in Orkney, departures from Stromness leave at 0630, 1100 and 1645.
... #Orkney #AgriculturalShow
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Good morning 😊
We had to share this fantastic photo taken recently by Tim Wootton of Orca surfacing behind the MV Hamnavoe!
#Orkney #ScotlandIsNow

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) is Scotland's youth employment strategy and through DYW, they aim to reduce youth unemployment levels by 40% by 2021. We are looking forward to participating in the #nowrongpath campaign next Tuesday (7th of August) when some of our staff will tell the story of their career journey to help young people realise the varied pathways that can be taken into many jobs.
DYW Orkney DYW West Highland #YOYP2018

August is a fantastic month to visit Orkney; you’ll enjoy quiet beaches, yellow fields swaying in the wind, bird calls in the air and a baking sun. There are a great many events to enjoy in Orkney during August; here are some highlights!
#WhatsOn #Orkney #ScotlandIsNow #YOYP2018 The Pier Arts Centre The Old Library RSPB Orkney Historic Environment Scotland Ness of Brodgar North Ronaldsay Sheep Festival Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust Orkney Agricultural Society Orkney Vintage Club Stream Of Sound Orkney Arts Society Kirkwall Flower Arrangement Club Stronsay Ranger Stronsay Tourism Group Orkney Farmers Market Association Orkney Live Wire orkney.com

August is a lovely time of year to explore Shetland’s dramatic coastlines and befriend Shetland Ponies in the hills. There are also a great many events to enjoy during the month of August; take a look at our guide so you don’t miss a thing!
#WhatsOn #Shetland #ScotlandIsNow #YOYP2018 Bonhoga Gallery Shetland Arts Shetland Nature Festival Bruce Family Centre Services The Swan Trust Promote Shetland Living Lerwick Islesburgh House Hostel Shetland Boat Week Musical Theatre Master Classes Mind Your Head Ragged Wood I'm With Her Seilskipet Statsraad Lehmkuhl The Lone Bellow CRUK Relay For Life - Shetland Mareel

Congratulations to John Smith – winner of the raffle prize at the Sandwick Fun Day in Shetland.
Also pictured is Jenni Orr – Committee Member and Jane Leask, Service Manager at NorthLink Ferries.
Sandwick Fun Day 2018 #Shetland #ProudSponsors

We recently welcomed Jasmin Smith from South Mainland Amateur Swimming Club on board as she returned home after competing in the British Summer Swimming Championships.
#ProudSponsors #Swimming British Swimming #Shetland #SummerChamps18 #YOYP2018

We have recently teamed up with a sign language interpreting agency to improve access and user experience for our customers with hearing difficulties. The new Sign Solutions InterpretersLive! service will allow deaf customers to communicate more easily with us when making calls to our customer service department.
#accessibility #CustomerService SignSolutions Main

Kathryn Fullerton and Claire Sweetin, both supervisors on board the M.V Hjaltland will be abseiling 60ft down the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital on the 18th of August in aid of The Archie Foundation - we think they are both very brave and would like to wish them all the best with their fundraising efforts!
If you would like to donate you can do so by clicking the link below - there will be sponsor forms on the Ship 🔽 https://archieabseil2018.everydayhero.com /uk/kathryn
#RACH #archiefoundation #Fundraiser #Aberdeen The Archie Foundation Grampian

We think that the new 100th anniversary Shetland football shirts look very smart!
The Shetland men’s football and women’s hockey teams go head to head with their Orkney opponents in tomorrow’s inter-county matches.
The 86th Senior Intercounty Hockey match between Orkney and Shetland for the Lady Hamilton Cup takes place on Sat 28th July at 12pm at the Pickaquoy Centre, followed by the 100th Milne Cup football match at 2pm on the centre pitch.
... We hope everyone participating has a great day.
#MILNECUP100 #ProudSponsors #Football #Hockey #InterCounty Shetland Football Association Orkney Football Club Shetland Hockey Orkney Hockey Milne Cup - 100 Milne Cup 100
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We thought we would share this fantastic video from Stromness Rowing Club as they filmed the Maiden Voyage of Havera!
You can read more here: http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/…/she tland-yoal-delivere…/
#ProudSponsors #Shetland #Orkney #Rowing Shetland Boat Week

Members of the Stromness Rowing Club have been presented with a traditional Shetland Yoal, built thanks to the NorthLink Ferries Traditional Boat Building Project.
Local Shetland boat builders, Jack Duncan and Robbie Tait began working on the brand new clinker built fourareen at Shetland Boat Week in August last year using traditional boat building techniques. The boat, which has now been delivered to the Stromness Rowing Club, has been named the Havera after the now uninhab...ited island located off the South West coast of Shetland.
You can read more here: http://www.northlinkferries.co.uk/…/she tland-yoal-delivere…/
#ProudSponsors #Shetland #Orkney #Rowing
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Have you sampled some of Orkney’s famous food and drink? There is still time to vote in the Orkney Food & Drink Awards 2017/18 with twelve categories up for grabs, including Best A-La-Carte Meal, Best Bar Meal and Best Peedie Product. Make sure to get your entries in before 31st of August 2018.
We are proud to be sponsoring the awards again this year - You can vote on the Orkney Food and Drink website by clicking the link below: https://www.orkneyfoodanddrink.com/vote