CalMac cancels some services to Arran due to ongoing weather conditions Bad weather has forced CalMac to cancel ferry services between Ardrossan and Brodick today The National (Scotland) · Sep 1
CalMac services cancelled after service hit by 'bomb threat' and person overboard A "BOMB threat" was reported on a CalMac ferry on Friday evening, shortly after a passenger was rescued after falling overboard. The National (Scotland) · Aug 21
New £125m Scottish mega-school delayed again as asbestos removed from site ASBESTOS has been removed from a huge new Scottish school site and a “stone cap” installed to act as a “protective barrier” between any… The National (Scotland) · Jun 2
Caledonian Isles to sail to Arran after nearly two years out of action A CALMAC ferry which has been out of action for almost two years is set to make a return to the Ardrossan to Arran route today. The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2025
'Sick of it': More protests planned as Ardrossan Harbour talks move at 'glacial' pace FED-up campaigners who want to see Ardrossan Harbour nationalised have said more protests will be held against Peel Ports, CMAL and the Scottish… The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2025
'Do the deal': Campaigners call for progress on Ardrossan Harbour talks "Peel, Peel, do the deal" was the cry as campaigners led a demonstration outside the Glasgow headquarters of Ardrossan Harbour's owners… The National (Scotland) · Aug 28, 2025
CalMac ferry between Arran and Ardrossan to stop after brief resumption Ferry sailings between Ardrossan and Arran will cease again later this month, operator CalMac has said ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 15, 2025
'Impossible to say' when damaged ferry will be fixed, CalMac warns CALMAC bosses have said it is "impossible to say" when a key ferry for Arran will be fixed, as the company announced yet another delay to… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025
Furious protesters take to Holyrood amid 'deadlocked' Ardrossan Harbour deal ANGRY protesters have staged a demonstration outside the Scottish Parliament over a lack of progress in negotiations to nationalise Ardrossan… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025
Return of MV Caledonian Isles delayed for fourth time in less than a week THE return of an ageing CalMac ferry has been delayed for the fourth time in less than a week due to ongoing problems with its gearbox. The National (Scotland) · Jun 18, 2025
'Enough is enough': Anger as CalMac ferry return delayed again The return of a CalMac ferry which has been out of action for 18 months has been delayed again, leaving locals furious The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025
Kate Forbes asked to intervene in Ardrossan Harbour nationalisation talks FRUSTRATED campaigners fighting to preserve the future of Ardrossan Harbour have called for Scottish ministers to directly intervene in negotiations… The National (Scotland) · Jun 15, 2025
Return of MV Caledonian Isles delayed again due to last minute issue The return of CalMac's MV Caledonian Isles ferry to the Ardrossan to Arran route has been delayed again due to a last-minute issue picked up during… The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2025
CalMac ferry return delayed due to bad weather THE return of CalMac's MV Caledonian Isles ferry to the Ardrossan to Arran route has been slightly delayed due to adverse weather. The National (Scotland) · Jun 10, 2025
The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025 Tensions rise as Ardrossan Harbour deal 'far from complete' Campaigners fighting to save Ardrossan Harbour fear negotiations to bring the site into public ownership are “far from complete” after meeting…
The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2025 Key talks held on potential Scottish Government buyout of Ardrossan Harbour Scottish Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop has said the Scottish Government remains committed to trying to purchase Ardrossan Harbour r ...
The National (Scotland) · Apr 16, 2025 Ardrossan Harbour task force finally set to meet amid nationalisation talks A TASK force looking at protecting the future of Ardrossan Harbour is finally set to meet this week almost a year on from its last gathering.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 3, 2025 Campaigners to hold 'protest sail' to Troon in bid to save Ardrossan Harbour A DEMONSTRATION is to be held on board CalMac’s newest ferry in a bid to save the historic route between Ardrossan and Brodick.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 24, 2025 ‘We want answers’: Petition to save Ardrossan Harbour hits major milestone Ministers have been urged to speed up talks over the future of Ardrossan Harbour with residents in the town and in Arran fearing for the future of…
The National (Scotland) · Feb 19, 2025 SNP Government considers nationalisation of Scottish ferry port THE SNP Government has said that it is considering nationalising a Scottish port ...
The National (Scotland) · Jan 17, 2025 'The town will die': Fears for future of Ardrossan as Arran ferries stop Ardrossan to Brodick. Brodick to Ardrossan. It’s a ferry route which has existed for generations and the towns are practically joined at the hip.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2025 Delayed Scottish ferry finally sets sail to Isle of Arran – almost seven years late Glen Sannox makes first scheduled voyage after years of design failures, cost overruns and procurement errors
The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2025 CalMac boss tells of 'huge relief' as MV Glen Sannox finally sets sail THE boss of Caledonian MacBrayne has said it is a “huge relief” to have the MV Glen Sannox finally set sail for Arran as he pledged the vessel…
The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2025 'It can't come fast enough': Anticipation high as Glen Sannox set for launch IT is six years late, but on Monday the MV Glen Sannox is finally set to sail on her maiden voyage from Troon to Brodick.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2024 CalMac brings in third vessel after two Arran ferries head to repair yard CalMac has confirmed that MV Hebridean Isles will run between Ardrossan and Arran from Thursday after the route's two main vessels were sent to the…