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CalMac amends timetables after a 2-week delay to Loch Seaforth

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CalMac posted amended timetables on 10 November 2026 because of a 2-week delay in completing MV Loch Seaforth’s overhaul, combined with the requirement to release MV Glen Sannox. The notice covers Ullapool–Stornoway, Kennacraig–Islay, Oban–Craignure, Oban–Colonsay and Castlebay–Lochboisdale.

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CalMac posted amended timetables on 10 November 2026. The notice says that, due to a 2-week delay in the completion of MV Loch Seaforth’s overhaul combined with the requirement to release MV Glen Sannox, amended timetables will operate. The routes named are Ullapool-Stornoway, Kennacraig-Islay, Oban-Craignure, Oban-Colonsay & Castlebay-Lochboisdale.

For Ullapool-Stornoway, an amended timetable will operate from Monday 16 - Friday 27 November. The same window is given for Kennacraig-Islay. On the Kennacraig-Islay timetable, sailings marked C operate to/from Colonsay.

For Oban-Craignure, an amended timetable will operate from Friday 13 - Monday 30 November. The notice says a further amended timetable will operate on Tuesday 24 November to accommodate pupils returning to school.

The Oban-Colonsay heading is Monday 16, 23 & 30 November. The Oban-Castlebay-Lochboisdale heading is Tuesday 17 - Sunday 29 November.

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