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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 Guardian - UK

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.

The National (Scotland)

Two new ferries to be built for Western Isles communities

Project costs are estimated to be around £115m

Insider UK

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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.

The National (Scotland)

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

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

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)

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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

Ferguson ferry contract 'may have been rigged'

New BBC documentary reveals details contained within a leaked dossier

Insider UK

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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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.

Daily Record

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

Insider UK

CalMac ‘deeply sorry’ for disruption as ferry returns to service

Island communities have repeatedly voiced frustration about the service in recent months

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Daily Record

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)

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)

'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

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

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)

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)

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…

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