Isle of Islay7 mins agoCalMac's newest ship needs dry dock repairs 15 weeks after entering serviceThe Turkish-built MV Isle of Islay has been unable to use its bow doors since mid-May.7 mins ago2 days agoStudy examines bumblebee and honey bee competition The research will look at rare species of bumblebee in the machair grasslands of the Hebrides.2 days ago31 Mar 2026New ferry enters service as CalMac faces 'firestorm' of ship shortagesMV Isle of Islay is the first of four large new ferries ordered from a shipyard in Turkey.31 Mar 202630 Mar 2026Plastic duck washes ashore on Islay after 20-year trip from DublinThe bath toy was among 150,000 ducks released into the River Liffey in 2006, with the intention of travelling one mile.30 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 20269 Feb 2026Crew of new CalMac ferry involved in Moroccan rescueMV Isle of Islay is currently making its way to Scotland after being built in a Turkish shipyard.9 Feb 20262 Feb 2026Is whisky tourism on the rocks?Some rural distilleries have closed visitor centres while others have cutr opening hours due to less footfall and difficulties finding staff. 2 Feb 202615 Jan 2026First new CalMac ferry handed over by Turkish shipyard MV Isle of Islay will soon make the two-week journey to Scotland and is expected to enter service in early spring.15 Jan 20268 Dec 2025Ferry disruption compensation scheme extendedScottish ministers are including more Hebridean islands in the scheme after public feedback.8 Dec 2025...
