ANNOUNCEMENT:
Sailing update – 12/03/2026 *UPDATED*
Due to forecasted adverse tidal & weather conditions, the following sailings have been cancelled:
THURSDAY 12/03/2026
Scheduled sailing 0745 from St Margaret’s Hope – CANCELLED.
Scheduled sailing 0930 from Gills Bay – CANCELLED.
Scheduled sailing 1130 from St Margaret’s Hope – CANCELLED.
Scheduled sailing 1330 from Gills Bay – CANCELLED.
Scheduled sailing 1700 from St Margaret’s Hope – CANCELLED.
Scheduled sailing 1845 from Gills Bay – CANCELLED.
Our customer service team are contacting all passengers booked on these sailings.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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.
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