CalMac reminder: ferry services should only be used for essential travel [Greenock Telegraph]





Date: 10/02/2021

Caledonian MacBrayne have issued a reminder that those using their ferry services should only be doing so for essential travel.


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CalMac reminder: ferry services should only be used for essential travel

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CALMAC have issued a reminder that those using their ferry services should only be doing so for essential travel.

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