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CalMac services changes as repairs continue to ferry

The announcement comes as it emerged the delivery of the first of four new ferries being built in Turkey has been further delayed.

MV Isle of Islay had been expected to be delivered in mid October, but that date has been pushed back to mid February after previously being delayed until the end of this year.

Maritime infrastructure company CMAL has confirmed the new delay in a letter to Holyrood’s net zero and transport committee., external

The new temporary service changes involve:

  • MV Hebridean Isles, which is due to be retired in November after almost 40 years of use, staying on the main Arran route

  • MV Lord of the Isles remaining on the Islay service

  • From Thursday MV Isle of Mull operating a combined timetable to serve Craignure, Mull, and Lochboisdale, South Uist

  • MV Clansman covering Oban-Craignure sailings on Saturday

CalMac warned of the potential for disruption and asked customers to check timetables, external.

A spokeswoman said: “We are very sorry for this further disruption, and we are extremely grateful to customers for their patience and understanding when their bookings had to be moved.

“Our teams are working closely with external contractors to ensure that MV Caledonian Isles can return to usual service as quickly as possible.”


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