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Public vote reveals names of two new Northern Isles ferries

THE names for two new Northern Isles Vessels have been revealed after a public vote

The National (Scotland) · Oct 2

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

Scots invited to choose names for two new Northern Isles ferries

SCOTS are being invited to choose names for two new ferries being built for the Northern Isles

The National (Scotland) · Sep 15

New ferry MV Lochmor launched in Turkey for Little Minch routes

A NEW ferry built for Scotland’s Little Minch routes was launched on Saturday at the Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova, Turkey.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2025

MV Isle of Islay successfully completes second sea trials

The second sea trials for the first of four new ferries ordered for Scottish routes from a shipyard in Turkey have been carried out successfully

The National (Scotland) · Jul 22, 2025

Delivery of Glen Rosa marks ‘key milestone’ as it enters dry dock

The second of Ferguson Marine’s over-budget and delayed ferries has reached a “key milestone”, the shipyard has said

The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 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