FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Pentland ferries - The Untold Story

CalMac extends ‘invaluable’ vessel’s charter for six months

A FERRY that operates on a busy Scottish route has had its charter extended by six months after proving to be “an invaluable addition” to the…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 9, 2024

Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

Insider UK · May 9, 2023

Pentalina grounding causes further travel disruption in Orkney

FERRY services on Orkney face will be disrupted for a further fortnight following the grounding of a Pentland Ferries vessel last month.

The National (Scotland) · May 8, 2023

Passenger describes moment ferry ran aground near Orkney as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Passenger ferry refloated after running aground

The MV Pentalina is now being assessed for damage.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Passengers rescued by lifeboat after Orkney ferry runs aground

Coastguard agency says fire was extinguished and all 60 passengers were evacuated safe and well

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2023

Lifeboat crew rescues 60 passengers from stranded Scots ferry which ran aground

MV Pentalia was carrying the passengers, including a baby, when it ran into trouble on Orkney but all are safe.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

All passengers rescued 'safe and well' after ferry runs aground off Orkney

ALL 60 passengers have been rescued and brought back to land safe and well after a ferry ran aground ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

Passenger ferry issues mayday and runs aground off Orkney

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

Evening Standard · Apr 30, 2023

All passengers safe and well after ferry runs aground

Sixty passengers were on board the MV Pentalina when it issued a Mayday broadcast off Orkney on Saturday evening.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023