Isle of Arran1 day agoCalMac in 'better place' as third ferry to return after repairsMV Lord of the Isles, which was covering the Oban to Mull route, will be ready to deploy again "early next week" after problems with its main engine.1 day ago2 days agoWind warnings add to CalMac's Easter challengeThe west coast ferry operator says forecast gusts of up to 90mph could further disrupt services already stretched due to a shortage of vessels.2 days ago3 days agoFirst cases of mosquito-borne virus found in blackbirds in ScotlandAnalysis confirmed the Usutu virus in birds found dead in Arran.3 days ago7 days agoCalMac warns of 'critical shortage' as eight ferries now out of actionMV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.7 days ago27 Mar 2026'Almost every island' facing disruption due to ferry shortage, warns CalMacThree of its large ships have technical faults and four other ferries are away for scheduled maintenance or repairs.27 Mar 202626 Mar 2026CalMac apology after seven of its ferries out of actionFour major vessels are in overhaul while three more were out of service with technical issues across its network.26 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Delayed ferries unable to dock at harbour until 2029MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa are too large to berth at Ardrossan Harbour in its current set up.25 Mar 202618 Mar 2026CalMac ferry built in Turkey could enter service early due to Arran demandMV Isle of Islay has been placed on standby after MV Glen Sannox was taken out of service due to an engine fault.18 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Arran ferry services suspended after MV Glen Sannox hit by new faultA warning light for one of the ship's main engines means sailings have been cancelled since Monday afternoon.17 Mar 2026...
