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Ferry services to Scottish islands at ‘all-time critical situation’, MSPs told

Disrupted and unreliable ferry services have caused an “all-time critical situation”, representatives of Scotland’s island communities have told MSPs. The community representatives vented their fury over poor ferry provision and the “appalling” ...

28 Jun 2022 at 12:32

Scotland

Islay residents forced to travel to collect post after Royal Mail staff quit

Residents on a remote Scottish island are having to collect their post from the local sorting office after numerous Royal Mail employees resigned over “poor” working conditions. A severe staff shortage on Islay has left just three postal ...

02 Nov 2022 at 12:52

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Inishowen rowers en route to Isle of Islay for charity

A fundraiser with a difference has got underway. The Pulling for the Hospice fundraiser will see a team of Inishowen rowers departing from Malin Head to row to Islay, the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides Islands, off the west coast of ...

12 Aug 2022 at 08:33

Scotland

Second of four ferries being built in Turkey to launch in June

The launch date of the second ferry to serve the islands being built in Turkey has been announced, marking an “important milestone” in the Scottish Government’s plan to launch six vessels by 2026. Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd (CMAL) ...

03 May 2024 at 11:24

Scotland

CalMac chief ‘frustrated’ by delayed return to service of Islay ferry

Ferry operator CalMac’s chief executive has said he is “frustrated” by a delay to the Islay vessel’s return to service. CalMac announced the MV Finlaggan ferry has been delayed in its annual maintenance, with service now due to ...

14 May 2024 at 15:53

Scotland

Distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption, industry warns

Distilleries on Jura and Islay are operating “hand to mouth” due to the continued CalMac ferry disruption, the Scotch Whisky Association has said. Only one ferry is currently operating on the route, providing three sailings on ...

12 Apr 2023 at 14:26

Motoring News

This is the £230,000 Land Rover Defender Works V8 Islay Edition

Ever wondered what £230,000 will buy you in the car world? A mid-range Ferrari, high-spec Bentley or a flagship Range Rover with every possible option box ticked? But if you want something a little less ‘shouty’ for that ...

03 May 2023 at 13:15

Scotland

Air ambulance celebrates 90 years of saving Scots

Scotland’s air ambulance service is celebrating 90 years of saving lives, having helped to rescue injured Scots from some of the country’s most remote locations since George V was on the throne. The first mission for ...

14 May 2023 at 00:01

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Swell fundraiser for Friends of Hospice

A fundraiser with a difference is taking place in aid the Friends of Inishowen Hospice later in the summer. The highly regarded organisation cares for the people of Inishowen at home and in hospice wards, Carndonagh....

09 Jun 2022 at 12:33

Scotland

Ferries being built in Turkey for west coast services delayed

Ferries being built for Scotland’s west coast network have been pushed back again due to a labour shortage and weather issues, it has emerged. A letter sent by Scottish ferry procurer Caledonian Maritime Assets ...

03 Mar 2025 at 16:53

Scotland

CalMac ferry being built in Turkey faces further delay

A ferry being built in Turkey for CalMac is facing a further delay, with officials saying it will be a “challenge” for it to be handed over before Christmas. The MV Isle of Islay is the first of four ferries ...

03 Dec 2025 at 10:56

Scotland

CalMac ferries repair bill above £100m in last five years

The repair bill for CalMac’s fleet has passed £100 million in the last five years, figures provided to the Liberal Democrats show. A freedom of information request by the party revealed the cost of repairs ...

18 May 2023 at 00:01

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