10 h. ago Ferries Scotland: Island committee to stage protest against state of Oban to Mull ferry service

The Mull and Iona Ferry Committee criticised a Scottish Government decision as “bizarre” and “unfair”.

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5 d. ago CalMac seeks millions in compensation over troubled Caledonian Isles ferry after 18 months of repairs

CalMac is seeking compensation over the Caledonian Isles ferry, which remains out of service after 18 months of repairs.

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8 d. ago Ferries Scotland: SNP told to hand Ferguson Marine 'distinguished future' with urgent investment

A cross-party Holyrood committee has published a damning report into the ferries saga and the future of Ferguson Marine.

Politics

1 week ago Ferries Scotland: The £4.4m fund for suffering island businesses as Caledonian Isles still out of action

A £4.4 million support fund for businesses affected by ongoing disruption to ferry services has been criticised for only being eligible to firms on eight islands.

Economics

2 w. ago Grizzly with checkered past swims miles to Canadian island – and prompts a row

Residents on British Columbia island fiercely divided over whether to relocate, euthanize or ignore ‘Tex’ the bearMost visitors to Texada Island, a 30-mile sliver of land off the west coast of British Columbia, choose one of two main methods of arrival: a provincial ferry service with 10 daily sailings or a 3,000 foot air strip which welcomes the occasional chartered plane.But a four-year-old grizzly bear recently took a far more challenging route, braving strong currents and frigid water to swim nearly three miles across the Malaspina Strait. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Grizzly with checkered past swims miles to Canadian island – and into hot water

Residents on British Columbia island fiercely divided over whether to relocate, euthanize or ignore ‘Tex’ the bearMost visitors to Texada Island, a 30-mile sliver of land off the west coast of British Columbia, choose one of two main methods of arrival: a provincial ferry service with 10 daily sailings or a 3,000 foot air strip which welcomes the occasional chartered plane.But a four-year-old grizzly bear recently took a far more challenging route, braving strong currents and frigid water to swim nearly three miles across the Malaspina Strait. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Body of man found inside caravan on side of Scots road as cops probe 'unexplained' death

Emergency services were called to Broughty Ferry Road in Dundee after the alarm was raised at around 2pm on Monday.

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3 w. ago Arran ferry service hit by new setback as Caledonian Isles returns to dry dock

The MV Caledonian Isles has been plagued with maintenance issues which have delayed its return to service.

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