CalMac warns 'almost every island' facing disruption over ferry shortage Three of its large ships have technical faults and four other ferries are away for scheduled maintenance or repairs.

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Reframing the relentless defaming of #CalMac by the BBC in Scotland:

“Official figures even in mid-winter reveal CalMac’s high performance standards, passenger satisfaction and the Scottish Government’s incredible generosity to island and tourist car-users.”

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Delayed Arran ferries unable to dock at Ardrossan Harbour until 2029 MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa are too large to berth at Ardrossan Harbour in its current set up.

Your regular reminder that @snp.org are solely responsible for this debacle. Though I doubt it will cross their supporters minds in May. #CalMac #Arran

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Close up of the starboard bow of MV Isle of Islay

MV Isle of Islay approaching Lochmaddy. Blue/green choppy sea. Part of North Uist in the background. Blue sky.

MV Isle of Islay coming round the headland into Lochmaddy. Blue/green choppy sea. Low tide exposing seaweed covered rocks in the foreground. Sun catching the port side of the vessel. Blue sky.

MV Isle of Islay coming round the headland into Lochmaddy. Blue/green choppy sea. Low tide exposing seaweed covered rocks in the foreground. Sun catching the port side of the vessel. Blue sky.

MV Isle of Islay coming into Lochmaddy for berthing trials. #Uist #Calmac #IsleOfIslay

A ship on a calm sea under blue sky

MV Argyle returning from Rothesay today #clyde #bute #calmac

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#inverclyde #photography #riverclyde #calmac #isleofislay #glensannox #ferry

Arran Ferry Cancelled: Troon to Brodick March 3 Troon to Brodick ferry cancellation on March 3, 2026, disrupts Arran day trips, stays, and rail connections, here is how to reroute and rebook.

CalMac canceled the Troon to Brodick ferry, including the 07:45 from Brodick on March 3, 2026. Build buffer for Ayrshire rail. #Arran #CalMac
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Deal agreed to take Ardrossan harbour into public ownership Scottish government-owned ports body CMAL has agreed a deal which will be completed by the end of the month

How much did you pay ? Can't say. It's a secret... 🤫

They got hauled over a barrel with the whole business. Still paying £1m a month to rent a ship that cost £14.5m...

Mugs.Both them and us for allowing it.
#Ardrossan #CalMac ##ScottishGovernment

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#inverclyde #photography #riverclyde #calmac #lochfyne #docks

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Calmac's ferries Hebrides and Loch Seaforth in the same frame at Ullapool.

Photos from a friend. This morning's activities at Ullapool ferry terminal out of the ordinary, as #calmac ferry M.V. Hebrides called briefly as part of onward travel to Leith, slipping away as M.V. Loch Seaforth completed her morning crossing from Stornoway. 1/2

Not only failing in their duty to keep taxpayers informed (who fund their services) as Xparrot use 📉, it’s important to keep bluntly reminding #ScotRail @networkrailscot.bsky.social #CalMac @lothianbuses.bsky.social etc that their social media policies actively endorse/support far-right sleazebags 🤮

Caley Isles delayed for another week on its annual overhaul. Last time this happened we didn't get it back for 21 months. Sometimes island life gets so bloody tiresome. #Calmac

clansman looking smart in new coat. A week ago cleaned to bare metal. Picture in Aberdeen dry dock

#calmac clansman looking smart in new coat. A week ago cleaned to bare metal.

Won’t it be great if the paint job actually looked like this 😂😂. Would shut a few folks up .

#ferries #calmac #snp #independence #endtheunion

Secret CalMac deal sparks demands to examine SNP handling of public money Calls have been made for an urgent investigation into 'golden goodbyes' across the public sector after ministers insisted they knew nothing about…

⚠️"It points to a systemic and repeated issue with the SNP’s handling of public bodies" From CalMac to other public bodies, critics say weak SNP oversight is putting taxpayers at risk. #CalMac #PublicFinance #Scotland

Secret CalMac deal sparks demands to examine SNP handling of public money Calls have been made for an urgent investigation into 'golden goodbyes' across the public sector after ministers insisted they knew nothing about…

💸 Ministers say they were kept in the dark over a six figure CalMac severance deal — now scrutiny is turning to SNP oversight of public spending. #CalMac #Accountability #PublicFunds#PublicMoney #SNP

Golden goodbye row: the questions ministers dodged over 'obscene' CalMac exit deal Ministers are under growing pressure to explain how the 'fired' chief executive of the publicly funded lifeline ferry operator CalMac received more…

A watchdog ruling, a secret settlement, and a government refusing to explain. What really happened at CalMac?
#CalMac #Transparency #PublicSpending

Three days' in post, £170k pay: Fury over 'fired' CalMac boss's secret exit package Ministers face calls to probe CalMac after its sacked chief executive received £175k in pay, raising concerns over secrecy and breaches of public…

'The secrecy surrounding this payment, and the fact that neither the government nor Transport Scotland will answer questions on it, suggests they have something to hide.' The CalMac story they wanted to go away. #CalMac #Islands #PublicSpending #ScotGov

Golden goodbye row: the questions ministers dodged over 'obscene' CalMac exit deal Ministers are under growing pressure to explain how the 'fired' chief executive of the publicly funded lifeline ferry operator CalMac received more…

Golden goodbye row: the questions ministers dodged over 'obscene' secret CalMac exit deal. Here’s what we know — and what they won’t say. #CalMac #Transparency #FOI #PublicMoney

Three days' in post, £170k pay: Fury over 'fired' CalMac boss's secret exit package Ministers have been urged to launch an investigation after it emerged the ‘fired’ chief executive of publicly funded lifeline ferry operator…

Revealed: 'Fired' CalMac chief executive scooped £170k earnings in a year after completing just three days in post #CalMac #Transparency #ScotGov

"ANGER AT EX-CALMAC CHIEF'S £170K ANNUAL PAY FOR JUST THREE DAYS' WORK"
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Ministers are urged to investigate after fired #CalMac CEO received over £170,000 in pay.

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CalMac gets court warning after unlawful secrecy over boss pay-off The publicly funded ferry operator CalMac broke transparency laws by wrongly hiding the full extent of a former chief executive's severance package…

'We can only hope that CalMac under its seemingly closer relationship with the Scottish Government will be far more open, and far more accountable,' Taxpayer-funded ferry firm caught unlawfully hiding severance deal
#CalMac #Transparency

Transport secretary defends 'out of control' £260m spent on CalMac ferry repairs The transport secretary has defended the burning of more than £260m over 11 years to keep the ageing CalMac ferry fleet afloat, as repair and…

'The increase in costs is clearly a result of the failure of the Scottish Government to order new vessels over many years' #CalMac ferry repair costs have doubled in two years. Ministers mount a defence. #CalMac #PublicSpending #Islands

Transport secretary defends 'out of control' £260m spent on CalMac ferry repairs The transport secretary has defended the burning of more than £260m over 11 years to keep the ageing CalMac ferry fleet afloat, as repair and…

Transport secretary grilled as #CalMac ferry upkeep costs soar and vessels keep breaking down.
#Holyrood #TransportScotland

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ISLE of CUMBRAE ARGYLE SCOTLAND 05-02-24. Caladonian-MacBrayne ferry crossing between the town of Largs on the mainland and the Isle of Cumbrae Stock Photo - Alamy Download this stock image: ISLE of CUMBRAE ARGYLE SCOTLAND 05-02-24. Caladonian-MacBrayne ferry crossing between the town of Largs on the mainland and the Isle of Cumbrae. - 2X97C0D from Alamy's libra...

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ISLE of CUMBRAE ARGYLE SCOTLAND 05-02-24. Caladonian-MacBrayne ferry crossing between the town of Largs on the mainland and the Isle of Cumbrae.
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'National disgrace': The spiralling £260m repair costs of Scotland's ferries Scotland’s state-controlled ferry operator has burned through more than £260 million just keeping its ageing fleet afloat, as repair and…

🗣️ “Spiralling out of control.” #Ferry repair costs have doubled in two years as its fiasco vessel remains sidelined #CalMac #FerryFail #ScottishPolitics #PublicMoney