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The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry MV Glen Sannox undergoing a sea trial

MV Glen Sannox ferry finally delivered to CalMac ahead of winter debut

The revised timetable will see islanders facing disruption

The revised timetable will see islanders facing disruption

More disruption for islanders as CalMac issues revised winter timetable

A number of CalMac services have been disrupted due to bad weather

A number of CalMac services have been disrupted due to bad weather

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Several CalMac services disrupted as fog causes 'poor visibility'

The Scottish Government said three options were currently being considered

The Scottish Government said three options were currently being considered

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Scottish Government provides update after further delays to key ferry service

The MV Caledonian Isles was expected to return to service on Novemeber 20 after 10 months out of action

The MV Caledonian Isles was expected to return to service on Novemeber 20 after 10 months out of action

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Key CalMac ferry could be out of action until March as more problems found

The ship is wider than CalMac ships that normally operate on the Arran route

The ship is wider than CalMac ships that normally operate on the Arran route

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CalMac abandons plan to charter extra ferry after trials

MV Glen Sannox has began key trials today

MV Glen Sannox has began key trials today

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Handover date for delayed MV Glen Sannox to be confirmed imminently

CalMac is urging customers to avoid making travel arrangements for Sunday

CalMac is urging customers to avoid making travel arrangements for Sunday

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Ferry services cancelled and speed restrictions in place on trains for Storm Ashley

The Scottish Government announced ferry fares would increase by 10 percent from next year

The Scottish Government announced ferry fares would increase by 10 percent from next year

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‘Death by a thousand cuts’: Islanders react to ferry fare increase

CalMac are anticipating a challenging winter

CalMac are anticipating a challenging winter

CalMac announces timetable changes ahead of disruption to ferry network

The Scottish Government announced ferry fares will increase by 10 percent from next year

The Scottish Government announced ferry fares will increase by 10 percent from next year

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'Disappointed and surprised': Islanders hit out at ferry fares increase

Fares on CalMac ferries will rise by 10 per cent next year, the Government has said

Fares on CalMac ferries will rise by 10 per cent next year, the Government has said

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Ferry fares across Scotland to rise by 10 per cent, Government announces

The Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard has said the delays will not significantly increase the cost of the vessels

The Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard has said the delays will not significantly increase the cost of the vessels

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Turkish-built CalMac ferries face delays amid supply chain issues

The MV Caledonian Isles has been out of service since January and repair work has been delayed again

The MV Caledonian Isles has been out of service since January and repair work has been delayed again

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

MV Glen Sannox touched down on Arran for the first time today

MV Glen Sannox touched down on Arran for the first time today

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CalMac ferry MV Glen Sannox reaches major milestone

MV Hebridean Isles will cover the Ardrossan to Brodick route from Thursday

MV Hebridean Isles will cover the Ardrossan to Brodick route from Thursday

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

MV Isle of Arran needs repairs, while the MV Caledonian Isles has additional issues

MV Isle of Arran needs repairs, while the MV Caledonian Isles has additional issues

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'Extremely disappointing': Ferry's return to key route hit by further delay

MV Isle of Lewis, pictured at Dales Marine in Greenock earlier this year, is among the CalMac vessels most likely to be released from service when six new ships join the fleet

MV Isle of Lewis, pictured at Dales Marine in Greenock earlier this year, is among the CalMac vessels most likely to be released from service when six new ships join the fleet

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

First Minister John Swinney pictured in the Scottish Parliament

First Minister John Swinney pictured in the Scottish Parliament

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John Swinney responds to latest Glen Sannox ferry delay

The MV Glen Sannox

The MV Glen Sannox

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Delivery of Glen Sannox ferry delayed again after pipe-cooling ‘challenge’

The Isle of Mull is one of Scotland's most popular islands

The Isle of Mull is one of Scotland's most popular islands

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

Neil Wilkinson is the Scottish Greens candidate in the Arran by-election

Neil Wilkinson is the Scottish Greens candidate in the Arran by-election

Arran by-election

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Greens candidate shocked as SNP duck Scottish council by-election

The short video shows dozens of dolphins leaping out from the ocean

The short video shows dozens of dolphins leaping out from the ocean

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Spectacular footage shows dozens of dolphins swimming off Scottish coast

CalMac has issued warnings for 29 of its 31 routes across the Scottish Islands

CalMac has issued warnings for 29 of its 31 routes across the Scottish Islands

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Major cancellation of ferries amid Hurricane Ernesto yellow weather warning

A Green candidate has said locals should receive two years of free journeys due to years of poor ferry service at Ardrossan Harbour

A Green candidate has said locals should receive two years of free journeys due to years of poor ferry service at Ardrossan Harbour

Arran by-election

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Scottish Greens candidate backs call to bring ferry port into public ownership

Erik Østergaard, Tim Ingram and Grant Macrae were reappointed to the CalMac board

Erik Østergaard, Tim Ingram and Grant Macrae were reappointed to the CalMac board

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

Generic photograph of passengers on board a CalMac ferry

Generic photograph of passengers on board a CalMac ferry

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

The MV Hebridean Isles will be scrapped later this year

The MV Hebridean Isles will be scrapped later this year

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

CalMac warned that vehicles face a two-and-a-half hour wait for a ferry from Largs to Cumbrae

CalMac warned that vehicles face a two-and-a-half hour wait for a ferry from Largs to Cumbrae

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

The small vessels replacement programme will see smaller ferries on the west coast upgraded to electric boats

The small vessels replacement programme will see smaller ferries on the west coast upgraded to electric boats

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Scottish island council 'excluded' from £175m plans for new electric ferries

Workers make final preparations before the launch of the MV Glen Rosa

Workers make final preparations before the launch of the MV Glen Rosa

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Kate Forbes dashes Ferguson Marine ferry contract hopes as new funding unveiled

Artist's impression of the planned electric small CalMac ferries

Artist's impression of the planned electric small CalMac ferries

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

The MV Alfred will remain with CalMac until March 2025

The MV Alfred will remain with CalMac until March 2025

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

There is an expectation these days that we should be able to go where we want and when

There is an expectation these days that we should be able to go where we want and when

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Rhoda Meek: Those attacking CalMac now act surprised confidence is being lost

MV Loch Indaal was launched Saturday, June 8, and will serve Islay and Jura alongside its sister vessel, MV Isle of Islay, which was launched in March

MV Loch Indaal was launched Saturday, June 8, and will serve Islay and Jura alongside its sister vessel, MV Isle of Islay, which was launched in March

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Second ferry to service Scottish islands successfully launched in Turkish shipyard

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the contract extension

Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop announced the contract extension

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

A Highland councillor has been left fuming with the number of campervans in the Scottish Highlands

A Highland councillor has been left fuming with the number of campervans in the Scottish Highlands

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Councillor left fuming as campervans in Scottish Highlands 'disrupt locals'

File photograph of the MV Finlaggan

File photograph of the MV Finlaggan

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Ferry return delayed during maintenance ahead of Islay Festival

Pictured: An artist's impression of the finished ferry

Pictured: An artist's impression of the finished ferry

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Launch date for new CalMac ferry being built in Turkey announced

Two coastguard helicopters were sent to the scene

Two coastguard helicopters were sent to the scene

Emergency crews race to 'report of collision' on Firth of Clyde

Workers make final preparations before the launch of the MV Glen Rosa at Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow shipyard

Workers make final preparations before the launch of the MV Glen Rosa at Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow shipyard

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'Difficult' for Scottish islands as key ferry out of action, Transport Secretary says

The MV Glen Sannox in 2021

The MV Glen Sannox in 2021

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Minister to attend cross-party summit on future of Ferguson Marine shipyard

Apprentice shipbuilders were at the Port Glasgow yard for the launch

Apprentice shipbuilders were at the Port Glasgow yard for the launch

In pictures: A major milestone as MV Glen Rosa takes to the water

Storm Kathleen will continue to hit parts of Scotland on Sunday

Storm Kathleen will continue to hit parts of Scotland on Sunday

Power cut warning and travel disruption as Storm Kathleen persists in Scotland

First Minister Humza Yousaf visits Ullapool

First Minister Humza Yousaf visits Ullapool

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Rhoda Meek: Posing with lambs isn't enough to convince us we're not being fleeced

The National's Steph Brawn interviewing First Minister Humza Yousaf out campaigning in the Highlands and islands

The National's Steph Brawn interviewing First Minister Humza Yousaf out campaigning in the Highlands and islands

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'Do you understand?': Humza Yousaf responds to crucial questions of islanders

Robbie Drummond is stepping down with immediate effect

Robbie Drummond is stepping down with immediate effect

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CalMac chief executive steps down with immediate effect

The Glen Sannox CalMac ferry pictured at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow

The Glen Sannox CalMac ferry pictured at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow

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Turkish shipyard delivering four CalMac ferries on time and on budget, MSPs told

The MV Isle of Islay has successfully launched in Turkey

The MV Isle of Islay has successfully launched in Turkey

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'Major milestone' as new CalMac ferry successfully launches in Turkey

A CalMac ferry service is to be disrupted for the entire summer

A CalMac ferry service is to be disrupted for the entire summer

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Ferry route axed for entire summer as part of CalMac rejig

The MV Caledonian Isles needs significant steelwork, CalMac has said

The MV Caledonian Isles needs significant steelwork, CalMac has said

Ferry serving key Scottish route needs £5 million in repairs, CalMac says

Alex Salmond has written to a Westminster committee to 'correct the record' after a clash with Douglas Ross

Alex Salmond has written to a Westminster committee to 'correct the record' after a clash with Douglas Ross

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Douglas Ross called out for 'misleading and factually false' statements

The MV Glen Sannox has been undergoing her first sea trials this week

The MV Glen Sannox has been undergoing her first sea trials this week

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Delayed CalMac ferry's first sea trials 'overwhelmingly positive'

Glen Sannox undergoes a sea trial, accompanied by tugs, on a short trip under her own propulsion from Ferguson Marine yard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde

Glen Sannox undergoes a sea trial, accompanied by tugs, on a short trip under her own propulsion from Ferguson Marine yard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde

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New CalMac ferry Glen Sannox begins sea trials after six year delay