Fears for CalMac's winter timetable

CALMAC has been forced to redraw its winter plans after a ferry which has not sailed for 18 months could be out for even longer.

- By Craig Paton

The Caledonian Isles was forced out of action, leaving the route between Ardrossan in Ayrshire and Brodick on the Isle of Arran without a ferry.

The newly-minted Glen Sannox — delivered vastly over budget and years late by the Ferguson Marine shipyard in Port Glasgow — is unable to dock at the Ayrshire port due to being too big.

The vessel was initially taken out of service for substantial work in January 2024, with costs expected to be around £5million.