Ferry services face disruption by an incoming south westerly gale. Conditions are forecast to reach severe gale force during Saturday morning.
The MV Isle of Lewis departed Oban three hours earlier than schedule on Friday to run ahead of the bad weather. The vessel is loaded with supermarket supplies for Barra.
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The MV Lord of the Isles also changed her timetable to beat the approaching gale. The ship sailed to Mallaig rather than the longer route to Oban today. She also head back to South Uist earlier than usual. Saturday’s sailings also face disruption.
Friday’s last sailing on Sound of Barra may be disrupted by the deteriorating weather said Cal Mac. The morning service may also be affected.
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Ferry services disrupted by bad weather
24 February 2017