Troon18 Mar 2026CalMac ferry built in Turkey could enter service early due to Arran demandMV Isle of Islay has been placed on standby after MV Glen Sannox was taken out of service due to an engine fault.18 Mar 202617 Mar 2026Arran ferry services suspended after MV Glen Sannox hit by new faultA warning light for one of the ship's main engines means sailings have been cancelled since Monday afternoon.17 Mar 202624 Feb 2026CalMac may extend £1m a month lease of catamaran after almost three yearsThe two other ferries which normally serve the Arran route have been undergoing maintenance.24 Feb 202627 Jan 2026Travel disruption as Storm Chandra brings snow, strong winds and heavy rain to ScotlandFerries and flights are cancelled and roads closed as the latest named storm sweeps across Scotland.27 Jan 202612 Jan 2026Ferry's makeshift disabled facilities as scaled-back timetable beginsSome passengers with limited mobility will be allowed to remain on the car deck during crossings to Arran.12 Jan 20265 Dec 2025Man jailed for murdering partner's son in knife attackJames Thomson, 35, repeatedly stabbed Callum Pollock, 22, with a knife in Troon in July last year.5 Dec 20253 Nov 2025Care home to close after 'serious incident' at listed buildingThe owners of Suncourt House tells residents the property will shut in January as the safety of staff and residents can no longer be guaranteed. 3 Nov 202529 Sep 2025Winners announced for BBC Scotland Make a Difference AwardsThe awards recognise "community heroes" who do incredible things for each other and their local communities.29 Sep 202516 Sep 2025'Me versus me' - the 'loneliness' of ultra-endurance racingLyndsey Blair made history by becoming the first Scot to complete a race dubbed the world's toughest triathlon.16 Sep 2025...
