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Ferry brings stranded Scots home | Ferry brings stranded Scots home |
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More than 150 people who were stranded in Norway due to the volcano travel restrictions have returned to Scotland by ferry. | More than 150 people who were stranded in Norway due to the volcano travel restrictions have returned to Scotland by ferry. |
The Northlink ferry Hamnavoe, which normally runs across the Pentland Firth, was sent from Orkney to Bergen to pick up the passengers. | The Northlink ferry Hamnavoe, which normally runs across the Pentland Firth, was sent from Orkney to Bergen to pick up the passengers. |
One of the 157 people said: "We just want to get home and see our kids." | One of the 157 people said: "We just want to get home and see our kids." |
Meanwhile, Northern Isles flights have resumed, however there are still no flights to and from Stornoway on Lewis. | Meanwhile, Northern Isles flights have resumed, however there are still no flights to and from Stornoway on Lewis. |
All Scotland's major airports are open and flights are getting back to normal after the disruption which lasted for almost a week. | All Scotland's major airports are open and flights are getting back to normal after the disruption which lasted for almost a week. |
Finance Secretary John Swinney gives the latest information on the volcanic ash cloud | |
One of the relieved ferry passengers said after disembarking: "It was an excellent service." | One of the relieved ferry passengers said after disembarking: "It was an excellent service." |
Another commented: "It was better than being stuck in Norway for another week." | Another commented: "It was better than being stuck in Norway for another week." |
A group of primary school pupils and teachers stranded abroad by the flight restrictions also arrived back in Aberdeen, this time by coach. | A group of primary school pupils and teachers stranded abroad by the flight restrictions also arrived back in Aberdeen, this time by coach. |
The 11-year-olds from Kirkhill School were on a cultural exchange in Valencia, Spain, and were due back on Saturday. | The 11-year-olds from Kirkhill School were on a cultural exchange in Valencia, Spain, and were due back on Saturday. |
However their flight was cancelled and they ended up having to fly to Paris before being travelling by coach back to Aberdeen on Thursday afternoon. | However their flight was cancelled and they ended up having to fly to Paris before being travelling by coach back to Aberdeen on Thursday afternoon. |
UK airports reopened on Tuesday night after safety tests showed plane engines could cope in areas of low density ash. | UK airports reopened on Tuesday night after safety tests showed plane engines could cope in areas of low density ash. |
Passengers are being advised that they still need to check with their airline for the latest information. | Passengers are being advised that they still need to check with their airline for the latest information. |
Hamnavoe arrived in Aberdeen early on Thursday afternoon | |
Loganair said planes in and out of the Northern Isles resumed after 1300 BST. | Loganair said planes in and out of the Northern Isles resumed after 1300 BST. |
However, Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair's commercial director, said all flights to and from Stornoway on Lewis were cancelled until 1300 BST on Friday. | However, Jonathan Hinkles, Loganair's commercial director, said all flights to and from Stornoway on Lewis were cancelled until 1300 BST on Friday. |
Bond Offshore Helicopters resumed operating offshore flights from Aberdeen on Thursday afternoon. | Bond Offshore Helicopters resumed operating offshore flights from Aberdeen on Thursday afternoon. |
Aberdeen Airport spokeswoman Sarah Campbell said: "The advice to passengers is to stay in touch with your airlines directly for information on flights or for re-booking. We are grateful to passengers for their patience." | Aberdeen Airport spokeswoman Sarah Campbell said: "The advice to passengers is to stay in touch with your airlines directly for information on flights or for re-booking. We are grateful to passengers for their patience." |
Tens of thousands of people remain stranded after the six-day shut down of UK airspace. | Tens of thousands of people remain stranded after the six-day shut down of UK airspace. |
Spare capacity on the Rosyth-Zeebrugge service has been used by passengers stranded on mainland Europe by cancelled flights. | Spare capacity on the Rosyth-Zeebrugge service has been used by passengers stranded on mainland Europe by cancelled flights. |
The Scottish government helpline number is 0800 027 0504 or from overseas +44 800 027 0504. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office 24-hour consular helpline has been set up on 020 7008 0000 for people stuck abroad. | The Scottish government helpline number is 0800 027 0504 or from overseas +44 800 027 0504. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office 24-hour consular helpline has been set up on 020 7008 0000 for people stuck abroad. |