CalMac has said it is “extremely sorry” after one of its vessels was taken out of service for repairs, causing travel disruption in the Western Isles.
The Lord of the Isles ferry was withdrawn on Thursday after problems related to corroded steel were found. Its usual service to South Uist was cancelled and traffic was redirected via Lochmaddy in North Uist.
A further problem was announced on Saturday morning when a fault with the vessel’s radar system led to sailings being cancelled.
