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Ferry services on island routes face further disruption

Cancellations will be reviewed if the Hebridean Isles vessel is back in service before the end of June

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CalMac ferry services on island routes face further disruption

Two CalMac ferries are being pulled from services to some of Scotland’s most remote islands for maintenance.

The National (Scotland)

Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey 'on schedule'

Keel laying and steel cutting milestones reached for ferries serving Islay, Jura and the Little Minch

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Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey on schedule

Work on four new CalMac vessels being built in Turkey is on schedule and they are all due to be sailing by the end of 2025, officials have said...

The National (Scotland)

Humza Yousaf pledges 'transparency' on investigation into Ferguson Marine ferry fiasco

The First Minister said his government will “stand up” and “take scrutiny” as he faced questions from MSPs today.

Daily Record

Day trippers advised not to travel to Scottish island amid ferry 'chaos'

DAY trippers in Scotland have been advised not to travel to Mull as ferry operator CalMac is bombarded with complaints over its newly launched…

The National (Scotland)

CalMac apologises to customers for problems with new ticket system

CALMAC has apologised to customers who have experienced problems using its new booking system launched just last week.

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CalMac promises refund for Ayrshire football team forced into overnight stay on Arran

The ferry operator have agreed to reimburse Prestwick Caledonian 2010s after they had to shell out more than £400 extra when they were left stranded on Arran last week.

Daily Record

Explained: The Corran ferry crossing and what comes next

Multiple ferries have been out of action for long periods across the CalMac fleet, but one of the worst affected services has been the Corran…

The National (Scotland)

Rugby club left thousands of pounds out of pocket after ferry cancelled bookings

Clubs from across Scotland had booked travel from Oban to Mull for the annual sevens tournament on Saturday.

Daily Record

Youth football team left stranded on Arran after ferry axed

Prestwick Caledonian Youth Club 2010s had to bunk up in a hostel overnight after their route home was cancelled.

Daily Record

CalMac boss accuses STV News of 'irresponsible reporting' over 'crashed' claim

THE head of CalMac has accused STV of “irresponsible reporting” after it said the ferry operator’s website had “crashed”.

The National (Scotland)

Passengers experience error message on launch day of CalMac new ticket system

THE PUBLIC have reported being unable to book journeys on CalMac ferries as the company’s new online ticketing platform launched on Wednesday…

The National (Scotland)

Completing Ferguson ferry will cost more than building brand new vessel

Neil Gray gives update to parliament on progress building the two delayed CalMac ferries

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Economy Secretary issues rare ministerial direction over delayed CalMac ferry

IN an update to the Scottish Parliament, Neil Gray told MSPs that it was “extremely disappointing” that costs to complete Hull 802 had increased…

Daily Record

Scottish Government admits scrapping unfinished CalMac ferry and starting again could be cheaper

The extraordinary statement to MSPs comes as the ferry project is years later and over budget

The National (Scotland)

Lorna Slater ferry hire a 'non-issue' says island community group despite Tory fury

RUM’S community trust has defended Lorna Slater’s use of a hired boat to reach the island, describing it as a ‘non-issue’.

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Green minister Lorna Slater snubs Cal Mac ferry for private boat on visit to Rum

Lorna Slater was accused of hypocrisy by opposition politicians for taking a chartered catamaran to visit Rum.

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Minister charters private boat for Rum visit as islanders face ferry disruption

Lorna Slater is visiting the island today to discuss the future of Kinloch Castle

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Islanders demand minister intervenes over ferry cuts which sees main ferry redeployed

ISLANDERS are demanding an “emergency intervention” from Transport Minister Kevin Stewart makes as they warned service could force them into…

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Islanders call for ’emergency intervention’ over changes to ferry services

Mull and Iona Ferry Committee chair writes to the transport minister demanding action ahead of summer season

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Further disruption to Orkney ferry services after Pentalina grounding

Additional services have been added by Northlink between Stromness on Orkney and Scrabster on the mainland

The Independent UK

Passenger ferry refloated after running aground

The MV Pentalina is now being assessed for damage.

Daily Record

Lifeboat crew rescues 60 passengers from stranded Scots ferry which ran aground

MV Pentalia was carrying the passengers, including a baby, when it ran into trouble on Orkney but all are safe.

The National (Scotland)

All passengers rescued 'safe and well' after ferry runs aground off Orkney

ALL 60 passengers have been rescued and brought back to land safe and well after a ferry ran aground ...

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