Passengers on the Northlink ferry from Scrabster to Stromness with the Old Man of Hoy, Orkney in the background

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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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Size: 5616px × 3744px
Location: The west coast of Hoy looking towards the Pentland Firth northern Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © Sheila Halsall / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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