“The islanders complain they are now totally cut off. Before the war the islanders could rely on a regular two vessel service, but this was withdrawn when the barrier was opened.” – Sunday Post 08.02.1948
When the Barriers Closed & the Ferry Stopped
Celebrating Scapa Flow
The National Transport Trust plaque will be unveiled on Friday 12th May (78th anniversary of the opening of the barriers) by two Vice -Presidents of the National Transport Trust, John Cameron and John Yellowlees.
SEPA Flood Warning Churchill Barriers
Flooding impacts are expected around the time of Thursday mornings high tide (11.15 GMT)
SEPA Flood Warning Churchill Barriers
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Churchill Barriers.
SEPA A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers
A FLOOD WARNING update has been issued for Churchill Barriers.
FLOOD Warning Churchill Barriers
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers.
Churchill Barriers SEPA Flood Warning
Road closures are likely around the time of the high tides, which are between approximately 11:00 GMT and 16.30 GMT.
Churchill Barriers: SEPA Flood Warning
Road closures are likely around the time of high tide which is between 11:30 and 14:00 GMT on 22nd February.
SEPA FLOOD WARNING issued for Churchill Barriers
A combination of surge and strong westerly winds means that there is a high risk of wave overtopping and hazardous conditions at the Churchill Barriers during the next 24hrs.
SEPA Flood Update: Churchill Barriers
Road closures are likely around the time of the high tides which are between 12:30 GMT and 14:30 GMT on Thursday 6th.
