ANNOUNCEMENT:
WEATHER DISRUPTION
SUNDAY 22/03/2026
Due to the current weather/tidal conditions the following sailings are now CANCELLED:
0745 Sailing from St Margaret’s Hope
0930 Sailing from Gills Bay
1130 Sailing from St Margaret’s Hope
1330 Sailing from Gills Bay
The 17.00 from St Margarets Hope is now CANCELLED
The 18.45 from Gills Bay is now CANCELLED
We apologise for any inconvenience and further updates will be provided.
TO ORKNEY ACROSS THE PENTLAND FIRTH – IN JUST OVER AN HOUR
Next Sailing
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.
Speed matters
The environment matters
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