Anger as Scottish ferry route cancelled for yet another year A POPULAR Scottish ferry route has been cancelled for another year, prompting anger from the community it serves. The National (Scotland) · 4h ago
Ferry crew forced to spend stormy night at sea after aborted berthing attempt The crew aboard the MV Caledonian Isles were forced to spend a stormy night on board the vessel after an attempt to berth at Greenock had to be… The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
Island businesses 'suffering badly' as Harris ferry remains out of service BUSINESSES on both sides of the Sound of Harris are “suffering quite badly”, councillors have warned, with the route’s regular ferry expected… The National (Scotland) · Sep 30
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
Costs rise by around £20m for new Turkish-built CalMac ferries CONSTRUCTION costs for three new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey have risen by around £20 million, the Transport Secretary has said The National (Scotland) · Sep 1
Ferguson Marine ferries have taken an 'obscene amount of time', Stephen Flynn admits IT “took an obscene amount of time” for the Glen Sannox and Glen Rosa ferries to be built for CalMac, Transport Secretary Stephen Flynn has… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22
CalMac crew praised for 'outstanding' response to double emergency THE crew of a CalMac ferry has been praised for their “professionalism” and “outstanding” response to two major emergencies after an… The National (Scotland) · Aug 22
Man arrested after ferry passenger ‘bomb threat’ sparks evacuation A passenger who went overboard made threats to rescuers The Independent UK · Aug 22
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
Police investigate 'far-right influencer' after Meta glasses secret filming incident Police are assessing a TikToker’s videos after he allegedly used Meta smart glasses to “secretly film” members of the public and shop workers… The National (Scotland) · Jul 31
CalMac anger as far-right influencer secretly films customers with Meta glasses CalMac has temporarily banned unscheduled visits to the bridge of its ferries after a man was caught filming crew and customers using Meta glasses. The National (Scotland) · Jul 22
New CalMac ferry leaves dry dock 'ahead of schedule' as progress hailed The Glen Rosa ferry has left its second period in dry dock, ahead of sea trials which are expected to begin in the coming months The National (Scotland) · Jul 13
Veteran CalMac ferries could be spared from scrap as bosses eye Mediterranean buyer Ageing Scottish ferries could soon be sailing in the Mediterranean rather than being sent to be decommissioned The National (Scotland) · Jul 12
Newest CalMac ferry to be pulled out of service for 'repairs under warranty' THE newest ship in CalMac’s Scottish ferry fleet is to be pulled out of service after less than four months ... The National (Scotland) · Jul 1
The National (Scotland) · May 23 ScotRail and CalMac launch new partnership linking key services ScotRail and CalMac have announced a new partnership aimed at improving connections between rail and ferry services ...
The National (Scotland) · May 20 Passengers rescued by 80-year-old paddle steamer after CalMac ferry breaks down More than 40 passengers who had been left stranded after their CalMac ferry broke down were rescued by the world's last sea-worthy paddle steamer
Evening Standard · Mar 31 SNP push for independence would only bring joy to despots like Putin – Findlay The Scottish Conservatives have hit out at what they called the SNP’s ‘weird and wacky ideas’.
Evening Standard · Mar 31 Recall Parliament to sort out ferries crisis, demands Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton said MSPs had to ‘sort out this mess’ which he said was created by the SNP government.
Evening Standard · Mar 30 Sarwar: Transport problem in central belt like island ferries would be scandal Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has pledged to create a new ferries agency.
The Independent UK · Mar 29 Labour pledges to overhaul ‘broken’ ferry system for islanders with merger Anas Sarwar will visit Stornoway on Monday, as he warned the ‘SNP’s ferry fiasco is a symbol of their incompetence and waste’.
Evening Standard · Mar 29 Labour vows to merge ferry bodies and fix ‘broken system’ Anas Sarwar will visit Stornoway on Monday, as he warned the ‘SNP’s ferry fiasco is a symbol of their incompetence and waste’.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2025 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) · Sep 30, 2025 Clyde and Hebrides ferry services contract brought under public control in £4bn deal CLYDE and Hebrides ferries have been brought under public control after a £4 billion contract has been agreed.
The National (Scotland) · Sep 17, 2025 Key CalMac ferry could 'return next week', operator says A key ferry for Arran could return to service next week, operator CalMac has said ...
The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025 Ship captain recognised for over three decades of service to island communities Captain Iain MacKenzie also previously served as a volunteer with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) for 25 years.