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Ferry disruption 'inevitable' as key vessel's repairs delayed again, CalMac warns

FERRY operator CalMac has warned travellers of a “difficult winter” after announcing that one of its largest vessels will remain out of action…

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CalMac ferry MV Glen Sannox reaches major milestone

The heavily delayed ferry has been out on sea trials for much of the last week ahead of an anticipated handover earlier this month.

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CalMac brings in third vessel after two Arran ferries head to repair yard

CalMac has confirmed that MV Hebridean Isles will run between Ardrossan and Arran from Thursday after the route's two main vessels were sent to the…

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CalMac confirms the ferries 'most likely' for disposal as new ships come in

Two Fergusons-built CalMac ferries have been identified as the "most likely" to be released from service upon the arrival of new vessels.

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Isle of Mull guide – how to get there, where to eat and things to do

MULL is an island in the Inner Hebrides and is a popular spot for many of the tourists who flock to Scotland every year...

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Spectacular footage shows dozens of dolphins swimming off Scottish coast

AMAZING footage captured by a passenger on a CalMac ferry off the Scottish coast shows dozens of dolphins leaping out from the ocean ...

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Greens candidate shocked as SNP duck Scottish council by-election

THE SNP face questions over their failure to stand a candidate in an upcoming by-election – with the Scottish Greens hailing their man as the only…

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Outrage over re-appointment of CalMac 'absentee board members'

THE reappointment of three Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) board members for another three years has sparked outrage amongst Scottish islanders as…

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Turkish-built CalMac ferry hit with two-month delay due to 'major challenges'

THE first of four new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey will be delivered late ...

The National (Scotland)

CalMac set to scrap one of its oldest ferries later this year

ONE of CalMac’s oldest ferries is to be retried in November as the operator looks to “modernise” its ferry fleet...

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CalMac warns of two-hour wait for 10-minute ferry – even with pre-bought tickets

FERRY operator CalMac has warned that vehicles looking to travel to a Scottish island face a two-and-a-half hour wait – even with pre-purchased…

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8 of the best Scotland islands for rugged coastlines and picturesque villages

Sail away from the mainland to explore spectacular scenery and diverse wildlife in these unspoiled spots

The Independent UK

Ferguson Marine CEO says 'unfair competition' will hurt bid for new ferry contract

FERGUSON Marine's CEO has said his yard will be bidding against "unfair competition" in trying to secure the next CalMac ferry contract ...

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Plans move forward to replace ageing ferry fleet as £175m contract announced

DELAYED plans to replace CalMac’s ageing ferry fleet have progressed as the Scottish Government announced it will take bids for a seven-boat…

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CalMac extends ‘invaluable’ vessel’s charter for six months

A FERRY that operates on a busy Scottish route has had its charter extended by six months after proving to be “an invaluable addition” to the…

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Delivery of first ferry due from Ferguson Marine delayed again

THE first ferry due to be delivered from the Ferguson Marine shipyard has been delayed again ...

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Ferguson shipyard manager removed as new ferry delay expected

A SENIOR manager in charge of the construction of the Glen Sannox ferry has been removed and a further delay to delivery is expected.

The Guardian - UK

Bagging Munros, wild camping and mysterious lochs: readers’ favourite wilderness trips in Scotland

From ferry rides to remote islands to stunning empty beaches, our tipsters are fired up by Scottish adventures

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CalMac crew in emergency response as passenger goes overboard

CalMac crew members rushed to the rescue after a passenger fell into the water.

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Second ferry to service Scottish islands successfully launched in Turkish shipyard

THE second of four ferries being built to service the Scottish islands has been launched in a shipyard in Turkey. MV Loch Indaal was launched…

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CalMac contract to run west coast ferry services extended by 12 months

THE contract for Government-owned ferry operator CalMac to run services on Scotland’s west coast has been extended by a year ...

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Hebridean Baker Coinneach Macleod on CalMac, cheese and his podcast

They don’t always get the best publicity but Hebridean Baker Coinneach Macleod loves a CalMac ferry.

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Travel disruption latest for motorists and rail passengers after Storm Gerrit

Thousands of homes remain without power and motorists and rail passengers face continued disruption after Storm Gerrit battered the country.

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CalMac ferry compensation payouts increase by nearly eight times

FERRY compensation payouts have increased by nearly eight times in the past six years in Scotland, new figures show.

The National (Scotland)

Heavy rain and snow set to cause travel disruption across much of Scotland

TRAVELLERS are being warned to expect disruption or cancellation amid warnings of heavy snow, ice and rain across much of Scotland.

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