Isle of Jura9 Feb 2026Crew of new CalMac ferry involved in Moroccan rescueMV Isle of Islay is currently making its way to Scotland after being built in a Turkish shipyard.9 Feb 202613 Jan 2026Europe's largest skate recovers in Scottish watersResearch by Heriot-Watt University suggests that flapper skate numbers are on the increase.13 Jan 20268 Dec 2025Ferry disruption compensation scheme extendedScottish ministers are including more Hebridean islands in the scheme after public feedback.8 Dec 20258 Apr 2025Boat towed to shore after breakdown near whirlpoolThere was a concern that the boat could have been pulled towards the Corryvreckan whirlpool.8 Apr 20258 Jun 2024New CalMac ferry for Islay and Jura launches in TurkeyThe second ferry built in Turkey for Scotland's west coast routes has officially been launched.8 Jun 20248 Jun 2024Islay and Jura ferry launched in TurkeyMV Loch Indaal is the second of four ferries being built at Cemre Marin Endustri shipyard in Yalova. 8 Jun 20248 Jun 20241984: How did the Isle of Jura help shape Orwell's masterpiece?Orwell's celebrated novel is celebrating 75 years in print but its message is as important as ever.8 Jun 202412 Jan 2024Turkish-built CalMac ferry gets March launch dateThe MV Isle of Islay is one of four ferries being built in Turkey for Scotland's west coast routes.12 Jan 202427 Dec 2023Artist collecting 1,984 copies of Orwell classicHans K Clausen is collecting used copies of the book for an art installation to celebrate its 75th anniversary.27 Dec 2023...
