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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
James Walker

CalMac issue ferry cancellation warnings as Storm Floris set to hit Scotland

CALMAC have issued a series of ferry cancellation warnings ahead of Storm Floris.

The named storm will batter parts of the UK on Monday with unseasonably strong winds.

A yellow warning for wind has been issued for parts of Scotland from 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday.

There is a chance that winds could reach 85mph on Scottish coastlines and hills.

Now, CalMac have issued a series of warnings that many of its services may be subject to delays or cancellations.

“Disruption to sailings is expected across our network on Monday August 4 due to forecasted strong winds across parts of Scotland's west coast,” the firm said on social media site X

This includes the following services mentioned specifically, so far:

  • Berneray to Leverburgh
  • Largs to Cumbrae
  • Kennacraig to Islay
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