By Stuart Gillespie
Copyright dailyrecord
Ferries between Scotland and Northern Ireland have been cancelled as Storm Amy approaches. Parts of Dumfries and Galloway could be hit by gusts of winds as strong as 70mph on Friday and Saturday. As a result, both Stena Line and P&O Ferries have taken the decision to cancel their sailings between Cairnryan and Northern Ireland. There are no more P&O sailings between Cairnryan and Larne on Friday, with the 4am journey they only scheduled sailing on Saturday. Cairnryan’s 7.30pm sailing from Cairnryan to Belfast was delayed until 10am, with the 11.30am sailing also delayed by an hour. Friday’s remaining sailings, along with Saturday morning’s 3am departure, have all been cancelled. Belfast to Cairnryan sailings have also been cancelled from 11.30am. A Police Scotland spokesman said: “Those booked on to any of the affected sailings are advised not to travel to the area as long delays are expected and should instead seek alternative travel options elsewhere. “Please check with Stena Line and P&O Ferries as appropriate for updates on your sailing. Click here for more news and sport from Dumfries and Galloway. “Freight drivers attending the area are advised to follow instructions from port operators and Police Scotland about accessing the site while the cancellations are in place.” A yellow weather warning for wind is due to come into effect at 3pm on Friday and last until midnight on Saturday. Storm Amy has also resulted in a yellow warning for rain being issued, which will last from 12noon today until 3pm tomorrow.
