Ferries to Scottish Islands closed to all but essential trips
Islanders will be allowed to make trips to the mainland for supplies and essential business while those who are currently visiting the islands will be allowed to return.
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Be prepared in case of council ferry disruption
So far council-run ferry services have continued to operate uninterrupted despite predictable fluctuations in passenger levels but coronavirus could have potential effects.
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‘Ferry’ good news for islands
Residents on the island who mounted a ‘noisy’ campaign to make themselves heard are claiming it a victory for common sense.
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Praise for Save Lismore Ferry campaign
Argyll and Bute Council to receive £954,000 from the Scottish Government, subject to budget passing in the Scottish Parliament, for internal ferry services in 2020/21.
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Argyll and Bute’s budget cut higher than Scottish average
The council meet to set its own budget next Thursday, February 27.
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Police tip off snares drink driver
Police who got an anonymous tip off that Duncan Cattanach, who runs an outdoor clothing shop on Mull, had been drinking were waiting and watched his car divert from the usual exit route coming off the ferry from Craignure and park up in an area meant only for HGVs.
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Kerrera pals’ epic charity swim
Olly Vollum and Eachann MacGregor-Louw, both nine, braved darkness, cold water and a wintry squall to swim 900 metres back home from Gallanach on the mainland on Saturday.
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Smooth sailing hopes for slipway work
CalMac has just announced alternative travel arrangements for the route and will be running a passenger only service from October 21 to December 1 using the Wood Pier about half-a-mile away.
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Jetskiers chasing ferry put themselves at risk
The jetskis were speeding round a Mull ferry then using warning buoys to nip in and out and between before doing the same with a fishing vessel.