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Passengers on the Northlink ferry from Scrabster to Stromness with the Old Man of Hoy, Orkney in the background
Serco’s contract with the Scottish government to run the Northlink ferries 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 west coast of Hoy looking towards the Pentland Firth northern Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Sheila Halsall / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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