It's easy to escape to the wild beauty of Scotland's isles Scotland's west coast islands are just a short journey away with Caledonian MacBrayne Glasgow Live · Oct 11, 2022
Nicola Sturgeon accuses Douglas Ross of 'making things up' during heated ferries fiasco debate The First Minister hit back at the Scottish Conservative leader after he accused her of not taking responsibility for further delays to two CalMac vessels. Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022
One CalMac ferry delayed again as yard estimates final cost to taxpayer THE delivery of one of two overdue CalMac ferries has been delayed, the state-owned shipyard constructing the vessels has confirmed. The National (Scotland) · Sep 28, 2022
CalMac ferries delayed again as Nicola Sturgeon says no proof of 'criminality' at Ferguson Marine The contract award to build two ferries at Ferguson Marine has become a major political scandal for SNP ministers. Daily Record · Sep 28, 2022
Ferguson ferry contract 'may have been rigged' New BBC documentary reveals details contained within a leaked dossier Insider UK · Sep 27, 2022
SNP 'letting island communities suffer' as CalMac cancellations hit 7,000 in six months More CalMac ferry services were cancelled in the first six months of this year than in the whole of 2018. Daily Record · Sep 27, 2022
Delayed CalMac ferries on track to be delivered in 2023, Scottish minister confirms TWO delayed vessels at the centre of a Scottish Government row are still on track to be delivered during 2023. The National (Scotland) · Sep 6, 2022
Derek Mackay returns to Holyrood to be quizzed on ferries ‘fiasco’ He will face questions about the CalMac contract from the Public Audit Committee this week Insider UK · Sep 6, 2022
CalMac faces blame for food shortages on island amid ferry row A HAULAGE firm which transports food to the Hebrides has blamed ferry failures for food shortages on the islands and rubbished CalMac’s… The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2022
Yes group returns to Islay for island's agricultural highlight of the year THIS week, Yes Islay, Jura and Colonsay are getting ready to campaign and have fun at the highlight of the community’s year. The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2022
Islanders need urgent action on ferries amid reports of food shortages, Tories say REPORTS of food shortages on the islands must be addressed urgently, the Scottish Tories have demanded. The National (Scotland) · Aug 10, 2022
CalMac 'deeply sorry' for ferry service disruption after several key routes cancelled Island communities have repeatedly voiced their frustration about disruption to the ferry service in recent months. Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022
CalMac ‘deeply sorry’ for ferry disruption as service resumes CALMAC staff are “deeply sorry” about disruption in the ferry network in recent days, the company’s managing director has said. The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022
CalMac ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption as ferry returns to service Island communities have repeatedly voiced frustration about the service in recent months Insider UK · Aug 8, 2022
Daily Record · Aug 7, 2022 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.
The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2022 Scottish islands 'forced to ration essential items due to ferry cancellations' Shops on a number of Scottish islands have been forced to ration essential items due to widespread ferry cancellations owing to a broken-down vessel
The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2022 'Parliament recall' demand as island ferry services hit by further disruption SCOTTISH ministers should recall Parliament to allow an emergency statement to be made amid further ferry cancellations, according to the LibDems.
Daily Record · Jul 25, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon called on to give evidence over CalMac ferry fiasco at Ferguson Marine Willie Rennie claimed that Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney should join Derek Mackay in giving evidence at Holyrood over the delayed construction of two CalMac ferries.
Daily Record · Jul 21, 2022 Passengers evacuated from CalMac ferry as police probed 'suspicious package' Seafarers were ordered to leave the boat, which was due to travel to Lochmaddy on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, by police after a package was found.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 21, 2022 Ferry evacuated after bomb scare on route between Scottish islands A FERRY to the Western Isles has been evacuated amid a bomb scare.
The National (Scotland) · Jul 19, 2022 Island church says 'wrath of God' to blame for ferry cancellations A SCOTTISH island church has blamed the “wrath of God” for the high number of ferry cancellations in the period since sabbath sailings were…
Insider UK · Jul 14, 2022 Annual cost of repairs to CalMac fleet triples in 10 years Total spending on repairs has risen beyond £200m since 2007
Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022 Annual cost of repairing CalMac ferries triples in 10 years - reaching over £28m last year The total spending on repairing the fleet has gone beyond £200million since 2007.
Daily Record · Jul 9, 2022 T in the Park was almost held on idyllic Ayrshire island until one flaw was discovered The major music festival was being considered for the region in the early days.
Daily Record · Jul 1, 2022 Disgraced former SNP minister Derek Mackay invited to appear at CalMac ferry fiasco committee Derek Mackay was Transport Minister when the contract was approved to build two ferries at the Port Glasgow shipyard.