Ferries

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

Caledonian MacBrayne

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

The ramp hinges on MV Loch Shira need to be replaced

The ramp hinges on MV Loch Shira need to be replaced

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Ferry will be out of service for months as parts must be imported

The next generation of shipbuilders have been trained up

The next generation of shipbuilders have been trained up

Beyond controversy of ferry costs there is also a positive human story

The MV Glen Rosa was launched into the water for the first time at a ceremony on Tuesday

The MV Glen Rosa was launched into the water for the first time at a ceremony on Tuesday

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What it was like as a journalist at the launch of the MV Glen Rosa

The ship drew a large crowd for the much awaited launch

The ship drew a large crowd for the much awaited launch

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Watch as MV Glen Rosa launches into the Clyde to hundreds of cheers

The Faroe Islands is home to four undersea tunnels, one of which features an undersea roundabout

The Faroe Islands is home to four undersea tunnels, one of which features an undersea roundabout

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Humza Yousaf 'open' to implementing subsea tunnels between Scottish islands

Plans to launch the route in May this year had to be put on hold

Plans to launch the route in May this year had to be put on hold

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New UK fund could revive Scotland to Europe ferry 'very soon', MP argues

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

Chris McEleny wants future ferry orders to be placed at his local Port Glasgow yard

Chris McEleny wants future ferry orders to be placed at his local Port Glasgow yard

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Chris McEleny sidesteps the missing £128m in ferry funds

The Caledonian Macbrayne ferry MV Glen Sannox under construction at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow

The Caledonian Macbrayne ferry MV Glen Sannox under construction at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow

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Chris McEleny: Scotland’s ferries should be built in Scottish shipyards

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

MV Glen Sannox under construction at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow

MV Glen Sannox under construction at Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow

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Scotland Office 'monitoring' ferry problems as Tory minister convenes summit

Both the SNP's Douglas Chapman and Alba's Neale Hanvey expressed disappointment with the lack of backing

Both the SNP's Douglas Chapman and Alba's Neale Hanvey expressed disappointment with the lack of backing

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'Clearly disappointed': Reaction as Scotland to Europe ferry plans scrapped

The previous target for introducing the route was May 2024

The previous target for introducing the route was May 2024

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Scotland to Europe ferry plans on hold due to 'lack of government support'

The reinstatement of the new ferry service is under threat

The reinstatement of the new ferry service is under threat

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Scottish Government ‘missing obvious opportunity’ with Rosyth to Europe ferry

An artist's impression of the MV Isle of Islay after launch

An artist's impression of the MV Isle of Islay after launch

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Launch date for first Scottish ferry from Turkish shipyard announced

While bosses say the service will be 'financially sustainable', the start-up costs are substantial

While bosses say the service will be 'financially sustainable', the start-up costs are substantial

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New Scotland to Europe ferry 'highly unlikely' without government support

Alba MP Neale Hanvey is calling for a New Year summit on a new ferry link between Scotland and Europe

Alba MP Neale Hanvey is calling for a New Year summit on a new ferry link between Scotland and Europe

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Call for summit to ‘grasp opportunities’ of new Scotland to Europe ferry route

A deal to secure a Scotland to Europe ferry deal is nearing

A deal to secure a Scotland to Europe ferry deal is nearing

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Rosyth to Europe ferry 'very positive' if Scotland joins EU, expert says

Scots currently need to travel down to Newcastle if they want to take a ferry to mainland Europe

Scots currently need to travel down to Newcastle if they want to take a ferry to mainland Europe

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‘Scotland could have new ferry routes to France, Germany and Scandinavia’

SNP MP Douglas Chapman said the project is

SNP MP Douglas Chapman said the project is

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New Scotland to Europe ferry aims for ambitious spring 2024 start date

The car ferry over the Corran Narrows has been out of action since August

The car ferry over the Corran Narrows has been out of action since August

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Kate Forbes calls for 'discounted fares' as busy ferry route disrupted again

An aerial view shows the site of the HS2 construction site at Curzon Street in Birmingham

An aerial view shows the site of the HS2 construction site at Curzon Street in Birmingham

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Railways, frigates and ferries: Why can't Britain build anything anymore?

Ferries stopped sailing between Rosyth and mainland Europe five years ago

Ferries stopped sailing between Rosyth and mainland Europe five years ago

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'High-level talks' underway to bring back Scotland to Europe ferry route

Steven Low started a petition two weeks ago calling for the once popular service to be re-established

Steven Low started a petition two weeks ago calling for the once popular service to be re-established

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Scotland to Europe ferry a 'necessity for Scottish economy after Brexit'

A petition calling for the service to return has reached over 7000 signatures

A petition calling for the service to return has reached over 7000 signatures

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A timeline of Scotland to Europe ferry service as calls for its return grow

Ferries stopped sailing between Rosyth and Zeebrugge five years ago

Ferries stopped sailing between Rosyth and Zeebrugge five years ago

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Thousands sign petition calling for return of Scotland to Europe ferry

Sea trials for the delayed Glen Sannox have been held up due to last-minute changes

Sea trials for the delayed Glen Sannox have been held up due to last-minute changes

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Why have there been no sackings over the ongoing ferries fiasco?

Ferguson Marine, Port Glasgow. Glen Sannox

Ferguson Marine, Port Glasgow. Glen Sannox

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Ferguson Marine ferry further delayed by 'last-minute' changes

The ferry connects Corran with the Ardnamurchan peninsula

The ferry connects Corran with the Ardnamurchan peninsula

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Ferry breakdown leaves drivers with 42-mile detour on busy Highland route

What’s needed, as the RMT has argued, is a People’s CalMac

What’s needed, as the RMT has argued, is a People’s CalMac

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Kenny MacAskill: Let Scot who knows ships design our new ferries

The MV Hebridean Isles is to remain in repairs

The MV Hebridean Isles is to remain in repairs

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CalMac apologises after cancelling ferry route for four further weeks

Ferries on the Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles networks will have their fares frozen till March 2024

Ferries on the Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles networks will have their fares frozen till March 2024

Ferry fares to be frozen until March 2024 to 'help island communities'

Mick Lynch called for an urgent meeting with new Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop.

Mick Lynch called for an urgent meeting with new Transport Minister Fiona Hyslop.

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Mick Lynch blasts ‘chaotic’ ferry services as he calls for ‘people’s CalMac’

Joe Reade, chair of Mull and Iona Ferry Committee, believed Jenny Gilruth was a 'really competent' transport minister

Joe Reade, chair of Mull and Iona Ferry Committee, believed Jenny Gilruth was a 'really competent' transport minister

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Chair of island ferry committee calls for 'strategic and structural change'

Tarbert is the ferry port for Harris on the Outer Hebrides - it is also the largest village on the island.

Tarbert is the ferry port for Harris on the Outer Hebrides - it is also the largest village on the island.

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Plans for new political party in Western Isles unveiled

Humza Yousaf on a visit to Ferguson Marine in 2016

Humza Yousaf on a visit to Ferguson Marine in 2016

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Let's get MSPs in the yards and sort the ferries out themselves

Island residents will face weeks of disruption during the busy summer months, CalMac confirmed.

Island residents will face weeks of disruption during the busy summer months, CalMac confirmed.

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CalMac ferry services on island routes face further disruption

The keel laying for the newly named MV Loch Indaal.

The keel laying for the newly named MV Loch Indaal.

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Construction of four CalMac ferries in Turkey on schedule

The UK Government spent billions on PPE manufactured by companies that had no history of PPE production

The UK Government spent billions on PPE manufactured by companies that had no history of PPE production

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Public procurement failings all across the UK should be scrutinised

File photograph of passengers onboard a CalMac ferry

File photograph of passengers onboard a CalMac ferry

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Gaelic names for ferries and harbours under new language promotion scheme

‘Increasingly unlikely’ military will be needed to replace ferry service

‘Increasingly unlikely’ military will be needed to replace ferry service

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‘Increasingly unlikely’ military will be needed to replace ferry service

An artist's impression of one of the new ferries for Islay and Jura

An artist's impression of one of the new ferries for Islay and Jura

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Names of new ferries for Islay and Jura announced after public vote

Islanders demand minister intervenes over ferry cuts which sees main ferry redeployed

Pentland Ferries confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing

Pentland Ferries confirmed that an investigation into the incident is ongoing

Pentalina grounding causes further travel disruption in Orkney

The Arran CalMac ferry, Caledonian Isles, pictured departing Brodick on Arran

The Arran CalMac ferry, Caledonian Isles, pictured departing Brodick on Arran

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The only thing Labour left Scotland with was massive PFI debt

Only one ferry is currently operating on the route

Only one ferry is currently operating on the route

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Island distilleries operating ‘hand to mouth’ due to ferry disruption, industry warns

CalMac chief executive Robbie Drummond has apologised for the disruption

CalMac chief executive Robbie Drummond has apologised for the disruption

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Scottish island to have no mainland ferry services for five weeks, CalMac says

Labour’s Richard Leonard is convener of the Public Audit Committee, which has been accused of rushing through a ferries report

Labour’s Richard Leonard is convener of the Public Audit Committee, which has been accused of rushing through a ferries report

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Holyrood opposition care more about a blame game than delivery of ferries

The 'Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow' sculpture alongside the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.

The 'Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow' sculpture alongside the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.

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People of Scotland and island communities badly let down, ferries committee finds

The DFDS Transmanche Ferrries' Cote d'Albatre ferry sailing in the Channel

The DFDS Transmanche Ferrries' Cote d'Albatre ferry sailing in the Channel

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Humza Yousaf 'open' to directly intervening in Scotland-Europe ferry bid if FM

DFDS has released a statement of intent relating to reopening the ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe

DFDS has released a statement of intent relating to reopening the ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe

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Kate Forbes pledges action on ferry link from Scotland to Europe if first minister

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