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The Northlink ferry MV Hamnavoe passing The Cuilags, on the left, and Ward Hill on Hoy, Orkney, Scotland
Serco’s contract with the Scottish government to run the ferries between Orkney, Shetland and mainland Scotland started in 2012 and was due to last for 6 years. Serco was awarded an 18 month extension to its contract in April, 2018.
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Location: The north west coast of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Sheila Halsall / Alamy / Afripics
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