A strong southerly airflow is affecting Western Isles ferry sailings.
Low pressure in the Atlantic is bringing a band of gale force winds to the Hebrides and north west for a period on Saturday afternoon and evening.
The MV Loch Alainn apparently turned back to Barra in the rough seas before reaching
Eriskay this morning. Mid-
All ferry sailings between Mallaig and Lochboisdale are cancelled for today due to 45 knot winds on the route.
The Castlebay ferry depart earlier than usual to run ahead of the worst of the incoming bad weather. She will depart Oban at noon and the voyage is expected to be bumpy.
All sailings on the Sound of Harris route are may be disrupted or cancelled at short notice.
Gale force winds disrupt ferry services
23 Sept 2017