CalMac's MV Lord of the Isles was withdrawn from its South Uist route almost a month ago.
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Islanders in South Uist and neighbouring islands tell of the affect of almost month-long loss of a ferry service.
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Glasgow residents took to the streets on Saturday in solidarity with a Scottish island which has had ferry services axed for a month.
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Furious locals gathered at Lochboisdale Pier on Sunday to condemn the move, saying they are being forgotten, abandoned and ignored.

They are now calling for compensation to help keep local businesses afloat while there is a reduction in tourism traffic.

CalMac managing director Robbie Drummond is expected to visit South Uist on Monday to discuss the ongoing issues.
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Island businesses made the claim in a meeting with Transport Minister Kevin Stewart.
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Islanders have faced severe food shortages after a lifeline ferry was sidelined due to steering issues, the Herald on Sunday can reveal.
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An Outer Hebrides island hit by a series of disruptions because of ferry failures is being hit by concerns over safety at a second port.
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Islanders on South Uist say another ferry cancellation has caused enormous problems around one of its most important events.
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Ministers have come under fire for failing to sanction a new emergency ferry as one Scots island which has suffered three months of disruptions since the start of the year has been hit yet again.
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Ferry operator CalMac is having to move boats around its network to cover for the loss of two ferries.
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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South Uist's boat, MV Lord of the Isles, was withdrawn from service on Tuesday for essential repairs to its firefighting system.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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