Following an emergency procurement process launched on 18 November, The Highland Council is pleased to announce that Air Charter Scotland has been successful in taking over the Wick - Aberdeen air service. The contract will start on 12 January 2026 and run until 31 March 2026 with an option to be extended subject to funding.

17/11/2025 : Local Authority

Wick - Aberdeen Fligts - PSO Procurement Process Launches

Expectations are high that a new operator for the Wick - Aberdeen PSO service will be secured very soon. Today the Emergency Tender has gone live, giving prospective operators 72 hours to apply.

21/7/2025 : Air / Bus / Rail / Ferry Services

New Thurso/Wick to Inverness Bus Service

Ember Coaches launched a new route from Thurso to Inverness with stops in Scrabster, Wick, Dunbeath, Brora, Tain and Dingwall. The route will began on 9 July 2025 with four return services per day.

3/10/2024 : Air / Bus / Rail / Ferry Services

Partners Launch Revised Timetable To Improve Reliability And Connectivity Of Wick John O'groats Airport Flights

The Highland Council and Eastern Airways have agreed a number of changes to scheduled flight times on the Wick-Aberdeen air route. The changes have been carefully considered to reduce cancellations and restore public trust.

23/8/2024 : Air / Bus / Rail / Ferry Services

UK Airports Are Already At Full Stretch And Passenger Numbers Are Set To Soar Causing More Delays

The summer holiday season is in full swing, with people flocking to their holiday destinations in record numbers. Heathrow Airport has experienced a staggering 14.7% year-on-year growth in passenger numbers and a 17.5% increase in aircraft movements.

27/3/2024 : Local Authority

Wick Public Service Obligation Celebrates Successful Second Year Subsidising Wick Aberdeen Flights

The Highland Council is delighted to confirm a highly successful second year for Public Service Obligation (PSO) flights between Wick and Aberdeen. The period from April 2023 to March 2024 has seen a substantial increase in passenger numbers, with several months seeing over 1,000 passengers using the service, and overall the service has seen year on year growth of 25%.

27/1/2024 : Air / Bus / Rail / Ferry Services

Northlink Ferries disruption warning to customers

Current forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from Saturday 27th January through to the evening of Monday 29th January. Information will follow as forecasts update.

21/1/2024 : Air / Bus / Rail / Ferry Services

Northlink Ferries Weather Disruption - Changes To Times And Cancellations

Early disruption warning to customers Current forecasts indicate the possibility of disruption to our services from the evening of Sunday 21st January through to the evening of Tuesday 23rd January. More information will follow as forecasts update.

22/12/2023 : Air / Bus / Rail / Ferry Services

NorthLink Ferries opens booking system for 2024

Serco NorthLink Ferries has officially opened its booking system for the full calendar year ahead - giving customers the opportunity to book forward travel up to the end of December 2024. Billy Robb, Customer Service Director for NorthLink Ferries, said, "We are pleased to be able to open our booking system up to December 2024, allowing people to book travel in spring, summer and beyond, both to and from Shetland and Orkney.

13/3/2023 : Air / Bus / Rail / Ferry Services

Northlink Ferries Mv Hjaltland Crew Raises Over £4,800 For Clan Cancer Support

Serco NorthLink Ferries staff have raised over £4,800 in support of Clan, a charity supporting those affected by cancer across north-east Scotland. Staff on board and ashore - led by Kathryn Fullerton, Retail Supervisor on the MV Hjaltland - carried out fundraising activities over the course of last year to gather funds for the charity.