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BIZARRE: Caledonian macbrayne - What They Never Told You

Storm Bram brings travel chaos to trains, boats and planes

Many flights and ferries crossing the Irish Sea were cancelled due to high winds

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Outrage over re-appointment of CalMac 'absentee board members'

THE reappointment of three Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) board members for another three years has sparked outrage amongst Scottish islanders as…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2024

Bank holiday travel: How bad will it be on trains, planes and roads?

Exclusive: Some intercity ‘rail’ passengers will need to connect from one rail-replacement bus to another

The Independent UK · May 22, 2024

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CalMac announces Islay ferry cancellations after engine issues

CALEDONIAN MacBrayne have announced several cancellations on their Islay route following engine issues with one of their ferries.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2023

World's best ferry routes including Scotland, Liverpool, New York and Venice

Going by ferry may not be the quickest way to travel, but often it offers some of the most breath taking views and is a great way to discover a new city

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

Ferry bosses call in cops to deal with 'aggressive customers' as Scots routes disrupted

Caledonian MacBrayne boss Robbie Drummond called offers in at two ports after workers were subjected to abuse.

Daily Record · Aug 7, 2022

Scottish transport chaos as ferry mishaps and rail disputes cause widespread cancellations

‘ScotRail provides the rest of the UK with an exemplar of how to run a rail system,’ says SNP MP

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

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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.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2022

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