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‘Real progress’ in reducing outpatient wait times hailed by Health Secretary

Health boards in Scotland have seen significant progress in reducing outpatient appointment waiting times, Humza Yousaf has said. The Health Secretary hailed new statistics from Public Health Scotland which show 22 of 41 specialties had no patients ...

22 Sept 2022 at 14:45

Scotland

CalMac says ‘ageing fleet’ to blame for major problems in ferry network

Scotland’s west coast ferry network is facing major problems due to its ageing fleet of vessels, the managing director of CalMac has said. Robbie Drummond was speaking on BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme after it emerged the ...

23 Apr 2022 at 11:25

Investigation launched after graffiti carved into historic standing stones

Heritage experts are investigating after graffiti was found carved into ancient standing stones which are legally protected. Historic Environment Scotland (HES) staff found the markings on a visit to monitor the condition of the Machrie Moor ...

11 May 2022 at 09:55

Scotland

Latest Ferguson Marine ferry delays an ‘absolute disgrace’ – campaigner

The latest delays to the overdue Ferguson Marine ferries are an “absolute disgrace”, a campaigner from an island community group has said. On Thursday, it emerged that the timetable for delivering the Glen Sannox and the as-yet-unnamed hull ...

17 Mar 2023 at 09:11

Scotland

Name of second delayed CalMac ferry announced after public vote

Ferry bosses have revealed the name of the second delayed vessel being built for CalMac by the Ferguson Marine shipyard. The ferry, which until now has only been known as Hull 802, will be called Glen Rosa. CMAL, the body which owns CalMac ...

31 Aug 2023 at 09:25

Scotland

Ferry owner launches competition to name over-budget and delayed vessel

The owner of a ferry which is hugely delayed and over budget is running a competition to name the boat. Currently called Hull 802, it is being worked on at the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, along with its sister ...

02 Aug 2023 at 14:17

Scotland

Glen Sannox ferry successfully completes first phase of sea trials

The delayed and over-budget ferry the Glen Sannox has successfully completed the first phase of sea trials, its manufacturers at Ferguson Marine have said. The vessel sailed under its own power for the first time earlier this week and ...

16 Feb 2024 at 16:20

Scotland

No decision on whether Ardrossan will be used for new ferries – minister

No decision has been taken by ministers on whether Ardrossan harbour will ever be used to sail two delayed and over-budget ferries, a Holyrood committee has heard. The North Ayrshire harbour requires essential maintenance, including ...

30 Jan 2024 at 14:15

Scotland

Another CalMac ferry out of service due to malfunction

Another CalMac ferry has been taken out of service due to a malfunction, days after the operator’s largest vessel developed a technical fault. On Thursday, the MV Isle of Arran was withdrawn from service due to exhaust leaking into ...

13 Apr 2023 at 21:32

Scotland

Island to have no ferry service to mainland for weeks amid vessel shortages

No ferries will run between the mainland and South Uist for several weeks as the operator faces continued challenges over a shortage of vessels. National ferry operator CalMac has announced updates to routes across its network and ...

29 Mar 2023 at 16:54

Scotland

Sacking ferry shipyard boss ‘appalling’, says former owner Jim McColl

The former owner of the shipyard building two massively delayed and overbudget ferries has described the sacking of the troubled yard’s chief executive as “appalling”. Jim McColl instead blamed “incompetence” at Caledonian ...

27 Mar 2024 at 16:27

Scotland

Ferguson Marine shipyard boss sacked amid further delays to overdue ferry

The chief executive of Ferguson Marine, where the two delayed and over-budget CalMac ferries are being built, has been sacked after telling ministers further delays are “likely”. David Tydeman’s contract was terminated by ...

26 Mar 2024 at 15:15

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