Isle of Arran4 May 2026CalMac ferry back in action after five-week repairThe ferry will resume service on the route between Oban and Craignure where it is filling in for the MV Isle of Mull.4 May 20268 Apr 2026Glen Sannox returns to Arran service as CalMac fleet strugglesThe troubled ferry has returned to the Troon-Arran route though almost a third of CalMac's fleet remains out of service.8 Apr 20266 Apr 2026Glen Sannox ferry out of action again with engine issueThe vessel, which sails on the busy Troon to Arran crossing, only returned to service last week following previous repairs.6 Apr 20263 Apr 2026CalMac in 'better place' as third ferry to return after repairsMV Lord of the Isles, which was covering the Oban to Mull route, will be ready to deploy again "early next week" after problems with its main engine.3 Apr 20262 Apr 2026Wind warnings add to CalMac's Easter challengeThe west coast ferry operator says forecast gusts of up to 90mph could further disrupt services already stretched due to a shortage of vessels.2 Apr 20262 Apr 2026First cases of mosquito-borne virus found in blackbirds in ScotlandAnalysis confirmed the Usutu virus in birds found dead in Arran.2 Apr 202628 Mar 2026CalMac warns of 'critical shortage' as eight ferries now out of actionMV Lord of the Isles, which has been sailing the Oban to Mull route, suspended all sailings on Saturday.28 Mar 202627 Mar 2026'Almost every island' facing disruption due to ferry shortage, warns CalMacThree of its large ships have technical faults and four other ferries are away for scheduled maintenance or repairs.27 Mar 202626 Mar 2026CalMac apology after seven of its ferries out of actionFour major vessels are in overhaul while three more were out of service with technical issues across its network.26 Mar 2026...
