Concern equipment is deteriorating on new ferry
There is growing concern that much of the equipment installed on the MV Glen Sannox may have to be replaced before she comes into service on the Arran route next year.
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Ferry woes see elderly couple sell-up and go
An elderly couple have taken the heartbreaking decision to move off the island they always thought they would call home.
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Rush for bookings as ferry capacity improves
Capacity on Arran’s ferries will return to normal on Monday, CalMac has confirmed.
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Outdoor ferry capacity increased but restrictions remain
More capacity has been freed up on the Arran ferries but numbers allowed on board remains restricted.
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Ten-year plan to invest £1bn in 23 new ferries
Arran’s MSP Kenneth Gibson has welcomed the Scottish government and Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd’s (CMAL) ambitious plans to invest £1 billion renewing Scotland’s ferry fleet and upgrade ferry ports over the next decade.
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New government ministers urged to act on ferry crisis
Urgent demands for action from the new Scottish government ministers in charge of transport and the islands were being made this week as Arran continues to be hit by ferry woes.
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Travel confusion and mixed messages recovery
Arran has been left in a worrying limbo as it emerges out of lockdown which could harm future tourism.
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Pledge over concession ferry fares for the young
The Scottish government has pledged to look at extending a free bus travel scheme on to the ferries for young travellers.
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Winter ferry timetable extended
CalMac’s winter timetable will operate for an extra month to coincide with the Scottish government’s planned easing of covid-19 travel restrictions.
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Ferry service likely to move to Troon during Ardrossan pier works
There is a real likelihood that the Arran ferry service will move to Troon for the duration of the Ardrossan Harbour improvement works.