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Significant disruption is being experienced by Cal Mac ferries as stormy conditions persists.

 

All routes could see cancellations or schedule changes at short notice.

 

With Sunday presenting a welcome lull, Caledonian MacBrayne will operate additional or amended sailings on a number of routes to clear backlogs, including Coll and Tiree, Lochboisdale and Barra, and Colonsay.

 

This break in the difficult conditions does not look set to last, however, and a new storm, to be called Henry is now predicted to batter the area throughout Monday.

 

Passengers are advised to keep abreast of the weather forecasts and CalMac's service updates.

 

"Unfortunately Storm Gertrude has caused and is still causing extreme challenges across our network," said CalMac's Operations General Manager Ross Moran.

 

"We continue to advise customers to keep an eye on weather forecasts, and to check ahead on our website, app and Twitter for the latest schedule updates.

 

"Tomorrow's forecast indicates a lull in the weather and we will take advantage of this to operate extra or amended sailings to Coll and Tiree, Lochboisdale and Castlebay, and Colonsay. But this window does not look set to last and the Met Office is now forecasting Storm Henry on Monday.

 

"Our customers fully appreciate the challenges presented by the difficult conditions we are experiencing and we thank them for their support and patience."

 

 

 

Cal Mac warns of continued ferry disruptions  

 

30 January 2016