Isle of Islay4 days agoCrew of new CalMac ferry involved in Moroccan rescueMV Isle of Islay is currently making its way to Scotland after being built in a Turkish shipyard.4 days ago2 Feb 2026Is whisky tourism on the rocks?Some rural distilleries have closed visitor centres while others have cutr opening hours due to less footfall and difficulties finding staff. 2 Feb 202615 Jan 2026First new CalMac ferry handed over by Turkish shipyard MV Isle of Islay will soon make the two-week journey to Scotland and is expected to enter service in early spring.15 Jan 20268 Dec 2025Ferry disruption compensation scheme extendedScottish ministers are including more Hebridean islands in the scheme after public feedback.8 Dec 20253 Dec 2025London grave of Gaelic gold medallist refurbishedMargrat Duncan won some of Gaelic's biggest song prizes and was a key member of London Gaelic Choir.3 Dec 202530 Sep 2025CalMac's first Turkish-built ferry gets new delivery dateMV Isle of Islay is one of four new ferries being built for Scotland's west coast routes by the Cemre shipyard at Yalova in Turkey.30 Sep 202517 Sep 2025'Forgotten' royal castle uncovered on Scottish islandArchaeologists say the fortress was owned by ancestors of Scotland's medieval Lord of the Isles.17 Sep 20251 Sep 2025New Turkish-built CalMac ferry delayed againThe MV Isle of Islay will not be delivered on time as it still needs to complete sea trials.1 Sep 20255 Jun 2025Turkish-built CalMac ferry completes first sea trialsMV Isle of Islay, the first of four ships being built at the Cemre shipyard, is expected to join the CalMac fleet later this year.5 Jun 2025...