Date: 23/12/2021

MSPs have hit out at the 'ridiculous' apparent marooning of islanders on Harris while major harbour works lasting months on Skye [Uig Pier] take place next year. It follows the announcement by the ferry operator CalMac that capacity will be reduced on the Uig triangle route in 2022. [Full article requires subscription. -RS]

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Harris islanders marooned for months while CalMac upgrades Uig ferry harbour

The Times

MSPs have hit out at the ridiculous apparent marooning of islanders on Harris while major harbour works lasting months on Skye take place next year.It follows the announcement by the ferry operator CalMac that capacity will be reduced on the Uig triangle route in 2022.The ferrys mezzanine deck wi

Chineadh CalMac airson clr-ama r na Hearadh

BBC Alba

Dh'iarr dithis bhall prlamaid selaidhean a bharrachd nuair a bhios trafaig na Hearadh a' dol tro Sternabhagh.

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Company: Caledonian MacBrayne
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The ferry MV Hebrides berthed at Uig in October 2010.
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Company: Caledonian MacBrayne
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