Gills Bay – St Margaret’s Hope
A Pentland Firth crossing to South Ronaldsay in Orkney. The published sailing time is about 70 minutes; check in at least 30 minutes before departure.
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Gills Bay–St Margaret’s Hope ferries to Orkney.
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Gills Bay–St Margaret’s Hope ferries to Orkney. Pentland Ferries publishes a crossing time of about 70 minutes. Its latest check-in is 30 minutes before departure; use the current timetable and announcements before travelling.
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Ports in the listing: Gills Bay, St Margaret's Hope
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