Caledonian Macbrayne
We woke up to sunshine. As we started to pack there was a sudden downpour. So it was to be for most of the day – sunshine and showers. The previous day we had occasion to visit Baugh. Millport is an attractive location at any time. It is especially so when ‘Pelican’ is there. Low […]
Read more "Sunshine and Showers"One day, two sailings and two different ferries. It is not often that this happens on Tiree. It had to be the Tiree Music Festival. It had to be the day after TMF. Leaving Oban at 5:45am the first ferry arrived at 10:00am. The MV Isle of Mull was rostered as she can carry more […]
Read more "Pier Watch"It’s a Wednesday, the day of the Barra sailing. In the Summer Timetable the ferry sails from Oban to Coll and Tiree. Then it heads through the Gunna Sound and out into the Little Minch. Its next port of call is Castlebay on the Island of Barra almost three hours away. There is a sense […]
Read more "Return to Normality"Saturday 9th June saw the return of the Mighty One. Essential repairs to her propulsion system have been completed. She was due back in service on June 13, but is back in service as of today. The MV Lord of the Isles was due to sail twice it being a Saturday. With her reduced capacity […]
Read more "The Clansman’s Return"Today the weekly Summer Sailing from Tiree to Barra and back commenced. This was one weekly later than originally advertised. And this was due to vessel redeployment issues. The MV Clansman is still in dry dock! Until further notice this service is being operated by the MV Lord of the Isles. In the past she […]
Read more "Barra and Back"With the MV Clansman’s delayed return to service CalMac have issued a revised timetable for the Oban, Coll and Tiree route. The amended timetable commences on Monday 9th April. It will be in operation until further notice. Monday Depart Oban 0715 Arrive Coll 1020 Depart Coll 1030 Arrive Tiree 1130 Depart Tiree1150 Arrive Coll 1250 […]
Read more "Until Further Notice"SAIL – ONE DAY ONLY. For one day only the MV Isle of Mull was redeployed. She left her normal route temporarily to cover Coll and Tiree. CalMac is facing a crisis as a result of being a major vessel down. The MV Clansman is still in dry dock and will probably be some for […]
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