Alan Simpson: How is CalMac supposed to run a ferry service without any ships
THERE are estimated to be more than 790 islands in Scotland, with 93 of them inhabited.
THERE are estimated to be more than 790 islands in Scotland, with 93 of them inhabited.
SEVERAL years ago, I had the good fortune to spend a Sabbath on the island of Harris during an extended trip to the Outer Hebrides.
MUCH has been said about Scotland’s ongoing ferry fiasco which has left the network with a large number of passengers but hardly any ships.
WAY back in the day, in 1604 to be precise, judge Sir Edward Coke ruled that an Englishman’s castle is indeed his home.
GEORGE Harrison was universally known as the quiet Beatle, although he could throw a good strop with the best of them.
How can passenger numbers increase on a network that has less services in operation. Answers on a postcard please.
DRIVING north up the A90 towards Aberdeen it is impossible to avoid the sight of posters urging against the building of large pylons across the area.
IMAGINE, if you will, being forced to do your weekly supermarket shop accompanied by Jason Leitch and other Scottish government health officials.
FORT William is a place with a setting that is almost unparalleled anywhere on the planet.
I RECENTLY had the good fortune to partake in a Highland road trip that took in part of the NC500.
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