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Derek Mackay breaks silence over CalMac ferries debacle

FORMER minister Derek Mackay has broken his silence on the so-called ferries fiasco, in a five-page letter detailing his version of events.

The National (Scotland)

Island residents call out ferries for favouring holidaymakers over locals

SCOTTISH island residents are calling for an overhaul of CalMac’s ticketing system as locals say it is too hard to get aboard ferries in peak…

The National (Scotland)

Tourists 'forced to sleep in cars' and 'struggled to get food' after Scots ferry breakdown

Travellers were reportedly stuck in Harris and Lewis with no accommodation, 'struggling to even get food due to the crisis with lack of staff in food businesses'.

Daily Record

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McColl calls new CalMac ferries 'obsolete'

Former Ferguson shipyard owner takes aim at the SNP during a session of the Public Audit Committee

Insider UK

Jim McColl claims Derek Mackay ordered secret ferries meeting on contract dispute

THE business tycoon at the centre of the row over two overdue CalMac ferries has claimed Derek Mackay held a secret meeting with him about the…

The National (Scotland)

New CalMac ferries are 'obsolete' and will spew out 'poisonous' gases, claims Jim McColl

Business tycoon Jim McColl took aim at the SNP government over its handling of the ferries fiasco during an evidence session of the Public Audit Committee at Holyrood.

Daily Record

John Swinney rejects claim ferry contracts were awarded for political gain

JOHN Swinney has dismissed claims that controversial CalMac ferry contracts were awarded by the Scottish Government for political gain.

The National (Scotland)

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Disgraced SNP Minister Derek Mackay invited to give evidence on his role in CalMac ferry fiasco

The former Transport Minister who is being held responsible by the SNP government for signing off on the controversial ferry contracts is being asked to give his side of the story.

Daily Record

Scots islanders left with no ferry service after CalMac hits pier

The MV Hebrides struck Lochmaddy pier in North Uist on Wednesday night - resulting in a number of cancelled sailings.

Daily Record

Key document in CalMac ferry saga is FOUND, SNP transport minister announces

THE key document which was believed missing in the ferries debacle which explained why the Scottish Government took the risk with the project has…

The National (Scotland)

Nicola Sturgeon’s claim about ferries yard ‘is a lie’ - says Jim McColl

The businessman also disputed the First Minister’s claim about how many jobs were saved by the ferry contract

Insider UK

Government branded 'corrupt' over missing CalMac ferry documents

Labour and Conservative MSPs take aim at Ivan McKee over the latest instalment in the Ferguson ferry saga

Insider UK

Ferguson Marine chief executive reveals plan to turnaround failing shipyard

The nationalised yard is bidding for work from CalMac, North Star Renewables, BAE and Babcock

Insider UK

SNP Government branded 'corrupt' over 'missing' CalMac ferry documents

Scottish Labour's Daniel Johnson took aim at Ivan McKee in the Scottish Parliament earlier today over the fiasco.

Daily Record

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CalMac chief apologises for old ferries making life 'intolerable' for Scots islanders

Robbie Drummond lamented over the issues on BBC Radio Scotland's Good Morning Scotland programme.

The Guardian - UK

Housing crisis and ferries ‘nightmare’ in focus in North Ayrshire elections

Council elections will be contest between SNP’s national programme and Scottish Labour’s local record

Daily Record

Troon harbour berths ready for Arran ferry as major milestone reached

Troon harbour owner Associated British Ports (ABP) have confirmed upgrades to allow CalMac ferries to dock have been completed as they set sights on shoreside improvements.

Daily Record

Scots man left in lurch after too-late ferry text leaves him 86 miles from car

Calum MacLachlainn had just set off from Mallaig to Uist when he got a message from CalMac saying the next day’s return trip would be diverted.

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Insider UK

Scots ferry fiasco yard sets its sights on building warships for the Bangladesh navy

Ferguson Marine, the shipbuilding company which has struggled to deliver two CalMac ferries in recent years, is in a bid to build warships for the Bangladesh navy out of its yard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde

Daily Record

Scots ferry fiasco yard sets its sights on building warships for the Bangladesh navy

Insider UK

Derek Mackay 'willing to answer any questions' over ferry fiasco

Former Finance Minister has not been seen in Holyrood since February 2020

Insider UK

Nationalisation of ScotRail represents a ‘historic moment’ - Sturgeon

Opposition politician warns that SNP ownership could repeat problems experienced with ferry services

The Independent UK

Nicola Sturgeon: Nationalisation of ScotRail represents ‘historic moment’

The rail operator comes into public ownership on Friday, April 1.

Daily Record

Don't leave isles all at sea as communities can't be let down again

Record View says the Scottish Government must fix the mess at Ferguson Marine.

Daily Record

More ferries will be built in Scotland despite Ferguson Marine scandal, predicts SNP minister

EXCLUSIVE: Jenny Gilruth told the Record a "substantial" number of vessels in the Caledonian MacBrayne fleet would need replacement in the coming years and Fergusons could bid for the work.

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