BIZARRE: 4 - What They Never Told You

John Swinney apologises to islanders hit by over-budget and delayed ferries

THE First Minister has apologised to islanders impacted by delays in building two new ferries to serve the routes off Scotland’s west coast ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 8, 2025

‘Eyewatering’ £100m spent on repairs in Scotland’s ‘ferry fiasco’ over past decade

Government plans for publicly funded operator CalMac have been mired in controversy, with replacement vessels delayed and costs spiralling

The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2025

CalMac cuts passenger numbers as ferry fails safety checks

Ferry operator CalMac has been forced to cut passengers numbers on one of its vessels to just 45 after it failed a safety check.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 28, 2024

CalMac ferry sent to assist Coastguard with 'fishing vessel in difficulty' off Mull

A CALMAC ferry has been tasked with helping the HM Coastguard respond to a mayday call...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 13, 2024

New CalMac ferry 'still needing anchor system repair'

THE long-awaited Glen Sannox ferry still needs a permanent solution to a problem with its anchor system ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 26, 2024

First of two over-budget and delayed ferries finally delivered

The Glen Sannox and its sister ship the Glen Rosa were due to enter service on Scotland’s west coast in 2018.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

MV Glen Sannox ferry finally delivered to CalMac ahead of winter debut

THE MV Glen Sannox ferry has been formally delivered to operator CalMac, seven years after it was officially launched ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 21, 2024

More disruption for islanders as CalMac issues revised winter timetable

CALMAC has published a revised winter timetable, after the return to service of one of its largest vessels was delayed for additional repairs ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 13, 2024

Several CalMac services disrupted as fog causes 'poor visibility'

CALMAC has confirmed that a number of ferry services have had to be cancelled due to poor conditions on Tuesday morning...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 12, 2024

Scottish Government provides update after further delays to key ferry service

THE Scottish Government has provided an update after further delays to a key ferry service were announced ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 6, 2024