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Scotland

Easter ferries restored but islanders still face weeks without services

Islanders have had their ferry services restored for Easter in a late hour U-turn but still face weeks without sea links due to a vessel shortage. National ferry operator CalMac announced last week that no ferries would be running between the ...

04 Apr 2023 at 16:08

Scotland

Compensation for ferry disruption ‘not off the table’, says Yousaf

Compensation payments to islanders on South Uist enduring ferry cancellations are “not off the table”, Humza Yousaf has said. The First Minister told MSPs he will “keep an open mind” on making payments, as Conservative leader Douglas Ross ...

08 Jun 2023 at 14:06

Scotland

Yousaf urges CalMac to minimise disruption as Uist service axed throughout June

The First Minister has insisted that CalMac needs to minimise disruption after the ferry operator cancelled one of its routes for most of this month. Humza Yousaf conceded there will be a “significant impact” after the state-owned ferry ...

01 Jun 2023 at 15:55

Scotland

Ferry services on island routes face further disruption

Two CalMac ferries are being pulled from services to some of Scotland’s most remote islands for maintenance. Island residents will face weeks of disruption during the busy summer months as CalMac confirmed the MV Hebridean Isles, one ...

01 Jun 2023 at 09:15

Scotland

Stop passing the buck on ferry disruption, minister told

Transport Secretary Mairi McAllan has been told to “stop passing the buck” on the lack of ferries in the country’s fleet after sailings to and from South Uist were cut until the end of the month. Reports suggest up to one third of ...

06 Jun 2023 at 15:53

Scotland

CalMac ‘extremely sorry’ as ferry repairs disrupt services in Western Isles

Ferry operator CalMac has said it is “extremely sorry” after one of its vessels was taken out of service for repairs, causing travel disruption in the Western Isles. The Lord of the Isles ferry was withdrawn on Thursday after ...

10 Dec 2022 at 14:38

Scotland

CalMac staff subjected to ‘abuse and name-calling’ after isle ferry service axed

Staff at ferry operator CalMac have been subjected to “unacceptable abuse and name-calling” after an island service was cancelled, the firm has said. Ferries between the mainland and Lochboisdale on South Uist were cancelled ...

26 Sept 2024 at 16:47

Scotland

Swinney announces funding for Gaelic culture projects during Western Isles visit

Funding to support Gaelic culture in island communities has been announced by John Swinney. The First Minister arrived in Lewis on Thursday evening before undertaking engagements on Friday, and is due to travel to North and ...

16 Aug 2025 at 00:01

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