Date: 19/05/2022

Islanders in Uist have been left with no dedicated ferry service to mainland Scotland.

South Uist's boat, MV Lord of the Isles, was withdrawn from service on Tuesday for essential repairs to its firefighting system.

On Wednesday night, North Uist's MV Hebrides struck a pier and all its sailings on Thursday were cancelled.

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Uist left with no ferry service after MV Hebrides hits pier

BBC News

The troubles affecting the MV Hebrides follows the withdrawal of another ferry for repairs.

Dh'iarr CnES am Pentalina sa bhad is Uibhist gun aiseag

BBC Alba - Pentalina needed immediately [in Gaelic]

Dh'iarr Comhairle nan Eilean Siar air Riaghaltas na h-Alba gun gabh iad an MV Pentalina air mhl is Uibhist gun aiseag idir.

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Tags: x North Uist x MV Hebrides x South Uist x MV Lord of the Isles x Caledonian MacBrayne