Locals who fear the “erratic services” will have an impact on tourism and the local economy are seeking an urgent meeting with Transport minister Humza Yousaf
A Western Isles community group has become the latest organisation to voice concern a busy island ferry will be cancelled for six weeks next year.
Ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne has said that its Stornoway-Ullapool service will be unable to run in the spring because of harbour works on the mainland.
The firm is now trying to make alternative arrangements to transport essential goods to Lewis.
Now the Outer Hebrides Community Planning Partnership has added it voice to concerns about the impact on the islands.
The chairman, Councillor Angus Campbell said: “There is no doubt that the work to the linkspan in Ullapool is both necessary, and will help to make the turnaround much swifter and more efficient, however, we are very disappointed with the lack of communication from CMAL and CalMac on this issue.
“We still do not know when exactly this six week period will come into force or what alternative provision will be made. This is very concerning and I would encourage CalMac to discuss their plans with our communities as soon as possible, particularly as this is a lifeline service.”
Further concerns aired over island ferry cancellation
