The first of four new CalMac ferries being built in Turkey has arrived in Scotland after a four-week voyage delayed by stormy weather. MV Isle of Islay sailed up the Clyde and berthed at the Inchgreen ...

Isle of Islay leaves Greenock for port trials across west coast CalMac’s brand new ferry is to start sea and port trials imminently ahead of carrying its first passengers, which is expected to be ...

There's no shortage of stunning destinations to visit in Scotland, and the Isle of Islay (pronounced eye-la) easily earns its place near the top. Voted one of the best places to go in Europe by Condé ...

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Pernod Ricard is building its first Scotch-whisky distillery on the isle of Islay, where it will “focus” on a single malt. Subscribe to Just Drinks for just £1 for 1 month Stay ahead with unbiased ...

Engine problems have put an eighth CalMac ferry out of action, as the operator apologised for a "critical" shortage of ships.

The first sea trials for ferry MV Isle of Islay have been carried out successfully by Cemre Marin Endustri in Yalova, Turkey. The trials took place from Thursday 22nd May to Friday 30th May, in the ...

The MV Isle of Islay began her maiden voyage from Cemre shipyard in Turkey back to Scotland last night. Following her official handover to owners Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd. (CMAL) last week, a ...

The rain-lashed isle of Islay off Scotland’s west coast is not always easy to get to. Temperamental ferries run three times a day from the mainland port of Kennacraig and frequent sea mists can ...

The first of four new CalMac ships built in Turkey has carried its first passengers, bringing some relief to the ferry operator as faces a "firestorm" of vessel shortages. MV Isle of Islay sailed from ...