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The Glen Rosa, seven years behind schedule, is expected to finally come into service next year (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images) :

CalMac report warns of “reliability challenges”

Ms Irvine's appearance at a committee hearing has sparked further concern over the appointments process.

Ewing accuses transport chief of “obfuscation”

Transportation chair Willie Rennie challenged company representatives and Transport Scotland officials

Loganair told they are “not trusted”

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

The company initially said the Air Discount Scheme had no impact on their profits.

Loganair backtrack on ADS claim

Chief commercial officer, Ronnie Matheson, appeared in front of MSPs

Loganair “pocket profits” while “socialising losses”

Loganair chief executive Luke Farajallah

Loganair accused over £2m fuel surcharges

One of the recent trials, in partnership with Royal Mail, saw the deployment of an electric plane for carrying mail.

Highlands and Islands – an aviation test zone for future travel

Mark Tarry was only appointed by ministers last year

Rail consultant didn’t Tarry with ferry quango

Donald Mackinnon: "Not what island businesses were promised"

Sound of Harris left high and dry for months
Failure in the transport sector is the biggest threat to the Western Isles economy, Donald Mackinnon MSP told a Holyrood debate on Tuesday – as he took the opportunity to highlight the Sound of Harris issue.
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Loganair chief executive Luke Farajallah has consistently defended the company's pricing policy

ADS costs millions extra due to Loganair fare hikes

Changes elswhere to Loganair services have understood to free an aircraft for the route

Restoration of Inverness flights may come sooner

John Swinney meets community representatives on Barra during his tour of the Western Isles this week.

Anger as new ferry fund leaves the islands short-changed

The withdrawal was announced after three months of discussion between Loganair and HIAL - with no one else even aware negotiations were being held

A welcome intervention – but “should never have been allowed”

Loganair had been involved in behind-the-scenes discussions for three months before the announcement was made.

A united front from the islands to fight air service cuts

The change came into effect on Monday and will hit NHS patients particularly hard, but the minister (inset) refuses to intervene

Flynn says cuts are decisions for Loganair

Luke Farajallah: "Our reasonable expectation was that HIAL would communicate openly with its stakeholders, including senior representatives of the Scottish Government”.

Loganair: “We expected HIAL to talk to ministers”

CalMac ferries under construction at the shipyard in Turkey.

Early ownership move on ferries is “precautionary”

Questions are now being asked over a lack of consultation.

Loganair “putting oil charter before patients”

In recent years, Loganair have extended the number of services offered across the UK, while the cost of travel to and from the islands has steadily creeped up.

Revealed: Loganair’s two-tier fare strategy

The MV Loch Seaforth will resume service on Saturday. (Image: Mark Nicolson)

A welcome reprieve – ferries return to action

The company said the increase is necessary to cover the rise in aviation fuel

Loganair increase air fares on back of Iran war

The MV Glen Sannox broke down once again and will be kept near to where she can be repaired

Businesses record 70 per cent losses from ferry fallout

The MV Islay, came into operation this week, but it was scarcely enough to head off an unprecedented crisis

CalMac chaos is entirely political

The 38-year-old MV Clansman will have to cover the southern isles AND the Skye triangle. (Image: Mark Nicolson)

CALMAC CONFIRM “WORST EVER” FERRY SHORTAGE

It is coming up to three years since a major protest over ferry services was held in Lochboisdale. But still the situation remains unacceptable

South Uist – again – bears the brunt of ferry chaos

The vessel will have to undergo further berthing trials before being deployed on the route.

'Glen Sannox' to take over Tarbert and Lochmaddy
The MV Glen Sannox – built at a cost of £250 million for operation on the Clyde – seems set to take over the Uig-Tarbert-Lochmaddy triangle as CalMac again shuffle their ailing fleet.
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The 'Isle of Lewis' berthed in Aberdeen, undergoing annual maintenance.

‘Isle of Lewis’ out of action for three months

The MV Arrow is no stranger to Stornoway having been previously deployed by CalMac

Chartering freight vessel will “boost resilience” for island, say SSEN

One of the proposals initially put forward by CalMac (seen here at 1C) clearly states the option for the the Glen Rosa to be used between Castlebay and Oban

CalMac backtrack on Barra’s “ideal” option

In Norway a network of PSOs are operated to connect remote communities

PSOs should be “strategic tools of inclusion”

It was reported that the company's profits had increased by 59 per cent, amid complaints of unreasonable fare hikes

Loganair profits soar as isles fares increase

The MV Isle of Lewis has recently been covering on the route, but the service experienced significant issues. (Image: Mark Nicolson)

Stornoway needs a two-ferry solution

Some of the members of the Sharon Mackinnon School of Highland Dancing

Dancing their way from Lewis to Basel

Loganair said they would work with local authorities to make the case for additional PSOs

Campaign to tackle air fares injustice

The walkway has been out of action for some time, causing frustration for foot passengers

Port Authority plans “bespoke solution”

Exercise Formidable Shield is currently taking place around the islands.

Ferry capacity reduced for armed forces exercise

John Daniel Peteranna

Swinney told of despair over CalMac’s crippled fleet...

Kenneth Street in Stornoway, where there are concerns that large vehciles are causing congestion. (Image: Dave Fergusson/https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/deed.en)

Congested streets - concern over Kenneth Street and Church Street

Glen Sannox is one of the delayed ferries.

Glen Sannox sails into the isles amid LNG doubts

The Marybank processing plant closed in April. (Photo: Google Street View)

Island haulier announces price hike

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA : The tanks in Stornoway require upgrading to comply with health and safety requirements

Petrol supplies to be dependent on ferries

Caladonain MacBrayne ferry the Caledonian Isles sails into Ardrossan Harbour. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

CalMac fares shock “imposed by decree”

At work on the croft

Energy that brought Beatriz to Lewis, via Mongolia
From Madrid, to the wilds of Outer Mongolia, to the windswept Outer Hebrides and Ranish, it’s been quite the peripatetic journey of discovery for Beatriz Maroto.
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The Lord of the Isles has been redeployed to Islay

Community "fury” over ferry service withdrawal – again

Rail travellers look at an electronic information board displaying train time information outside Euston Station in London. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Train stations hit by ‘cyber security incident’ - list

John Swinney has apologised.

Urgent action needed on South Uist ferry service

The MV Lord of the Isles

Fire on board South Uist ferry

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The prices quoted on Loganair website for Benbecula to Glasgow flights.

Glasgow-Uist flight costs soar - and no respite on horizon

The MV Isle of Arran, built 36 years ago, is still being pressed into service.

Ferries to linger in dry-dock for longer

The Loch Portain suffered a breakdown.

Campaign launched to avert second ferry crisis

Getting ready to depart Leverburgh.

Harris and Barra ‘2030’ ferry fears

Loganair chief executive, Jonathan Hinkles

Loganair lambast new charges as "airway robbery"

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