Isle of Islay8 Dec 2025Ferry disruption compensation scheme extendedScottish ministers are including more Hebridean islands in the scheme after public feedback.8 Dec 20253 Dec 2025London grave of Gaelic gold medallist refurbishedMargrat Duncan won some of Gaelic's biggest song prizes and was a key member of London Gaelic Choir.3 Dec 202530 Sep 2025CalMac's first Turkish-built ferry gets new delivery dateMV Isle of Islay is one of four new ferries being built for Scotland's west coast routes by the Cemre shipyard at Yalova in Turkey.30 Sep 202517 Sep 2025'Forgotten' royal castle uncovered on Scottish islandArchaeologists say the fortress was owned by ancestors of Scotland's medieval Lord of the Isles.17 Sep 20251 Sep 2025New Turkish-built CalMac ferry delayed againThe MV Isle of Islay will not be delivered on time as it still needs to complete sea trials.1 Sep 20255 Jun 2025Turkish-built CalMac ferry completes first sea trialsMV Isle of Islay, the first of four ships being built at the Cemre shipyard, is expected to join the CalMac fleet later this year.5 Jun 202510 May 2025'Get the people fed' say islanders hit by Co-op cyber attackThe picturesque island of Islay in the Western Isles is dealing with the real world impacts of the major supermarket hack.10 May 20258 May 2025Wanted: Evidence of rare oily-kneed beetles The Short-Necked Oil Beetle is on the verge of extinction but colonies have been discovered in the Hebrides .8 May 20251 May 2025'Digitally isolated' homes to get faster broadbandHouseholds and businesses in Skye, Islay, Tiree, Applecross, Durness are to be offered gigabit-capable broadband.1 May 2025...
