Cal Mac worker handcrafts bench for passengers
27 May 2016
A handcrafted bench made by a Cal Mac port assistant in Mallaig from recycled wood is a big hit with ferry travellers.
Made in his own time from discarded pallets, Colin Fisher’s beautifully painted bench has echoes of the golden age of steam and will make a welcome resting area for passengers travelling to and from the Small Isles, South Uist and the Isle of Skye.
It is meticulously painted in CalMac colours and features the famous crest, as well as stencilled lettering.
Colin, who is from Mallaig and has worked for CalMac for two and a half years, is
a keen DIY-
“We had quite a few pallets at the port from various freight deliveries,” said Colin.
“And I just thought this would be a nice thing to do with some of them.
“It’s a good way of recycling the wood and it’s something which everyone at the port can enjoy.”
Port manager Nancy McLean is delighted with the new addition and said: “I can't praise Colin enough for his efforts and everyone agrees that it is very impressive. It has become a main feature here in Mallaig and draws a lot of attention. I think Coin is in the wrong job not that I am complaining!”