Further disruption as CalMac’s largest ferry hit by technical fault Several sailings between Stornoway and Ullapool have been cancelled Insider UK · Apr 12, 2023
Several CalMac ferry services cancelled due to engine fault ISLANDERS are facing ferry disruption as several journeys have been cancelled due to engine problems on CalMac’s largest vessels. The National (Scotland) · Apr 11, 2023
Easter ferries restored - but islanders still face weeks without services CalMac chief executive apologies for the disruption this is causing at the start of the tourist season Insider UK · Apr 5, 2023
Support for businesses for loss of income from ferry Ardrossan firms who lose out when ferry moves will be helped Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023
New minister vows to help islanders hit by CalMac ferry cancellation New transport minister Kevin Stewart has vowed to do “all that I can” to help islanders hit by ferry disruption... The National (Scotland) · Mar 30, 2023
Scottish island to have no mainland ferry services for five weeks, CalMac says A SCOTTISH island will not have any services running to the mainland for more than a month, CalMac has said ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 29, 2023
Ferry services cancelled as fire breaks out in engine room CREW members on one of Scotland’s lifeline ferries have put out a fire in an engine room, and operator CalMac has suspended services ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 28, 2023
Transport Scotland ‘hampered’ inquiry into ferries fiasco Public Audit Committee complains about 'unacceptable' behaviour of the public body Insider UK · Mar 24, 2023
SNP ferry fiasco sums up everything wrong with Sturgeon's administration The warning signs that led to the Ferguson Marine fiasco were there to see – and the SNP ignored them, writes Record View. Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023
Ferguson Marine bosses slammed over bonus payments as shipyard faces uncertain future Audit Scotland said it was still unclear when two car ferries would finally be completed and how much they would cost. Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023
Councillor wants to use Largs Yacht Haven vessels to replace CalMac ferries A FURIOUS councillor is urging CalMac to charter a boat from Largs Yacht Haven to avoid Cumbrae residents being stranded on the island and missing… The National (Scotland) · Mar 13, 2023
SNP leadership candidates set out visions for decentralised government The SNP leadership candidates have outlined their visions for greater decentralisation of government, including breaking up Highland Council and… The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2023
Bill for two ferries at state-owned shipyard set to top Scottish Parliament construction costs Price of delivering pair of CalMac ferries through Ferguson Marine shipyard is likely to top £419million cost of iconic building. Daily Record · Feb 26, 2023
Storm Otto batters Scotland as schools close and travel plunged into chaos The extreme weather is bringing gusts of up to 80mph across the country in the first storm to be named this winter. Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023
Daily Record · Feb 8, 2023 Urgent search for missing Scot who was last seen disembarking CalMac ferry Police have now released a CCTV image showing Ian's last known movements in an attempt to trace him.
Insider UK · Jan 23, 2023 Ferry disruption payouts hit more than £50,000 per month last year Transport Scotland responds that the vast majority of cancelled sailings were related to adverse weather
Daily Record · Jan 16, 2023 New Arran ferry service for freight only gets underway from Troon The new service began today following trials last week.
Insider UK · Dec 12, 2022 CalMac ‘extremely sorry’ as ferry repairs disrupt services in Western Isles Meanwhile, travel chaos ensues as snow and ice engulf the UK
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2022 Love Island: Introducing the Tinder-style app that matches you to your perfect Scottish escape The Scottish Islands Passport app promises to matchmake visitors with their ideal island getaway. Mike MacEacheran puts the tech to the test
Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022 Angry CalMac ferry passengers threaten to 'run over staff' with cars following service delays Union chiefs have spoken out on the threats faced by CalMac staff after lifeline ferry services are disrupted.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2022 Nicola Sturgeon refutes 'jobs for the boys' claims over 'dodgy' ferry contract NICOLA Sturgeon has “categorically” denied “jobs for the boys” accusations over the award of troubled contracts to build CalMac ferries to a…
The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2022 Frustrated Scottish islanders consider running own ferry service Mull and Iona islanders want to replace ferries run by state-owned CalMac after years of ‘inefficiency’
The National (Scotland) · Nov 3, 2022 Island community plans to take control of ferry services from CalMac AN Island community group has launched a plan for a possible community takeover of ferry services from CalMac.
Insider UK · Oct 26, 2022 Two new ferries to be built for Western Isles communities Project costs are estimated to be around £115m
The National (Scotland) · Oct 26, 2022 Two new ferries promised for CalMac fleet, transport minister announces WORK is underway to procure two new ferries for the Clyde and Hebrides network, the Scottish Government has announced.