Until Monday 15 June

Due to the ongoing technical issue with MV Lord of the Isles bow thruster, sailings will not be able to operate to Mallaig. Service will divert to Uig or Oban and the following amended timetable will operate:

View amended timetables here

For Uig - Due to pier upgrades in Uig, please be advised that a minibus is available to transport foot passengers from the port office to the vessel. Passengers are advised to make their way to the port office and will embark/disembark from the car deck via the minibus.

Due to the weather limitations, as a result of the bow thruster issue, this service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice.

Impacted customers - We have been in touch with all impacted customers. Our booking system is open for new bookings and amendments.

A82 GLEN COE GORGE, NIGHT TIME RESURFACING WORKS

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, will be undertaking essential surfacing works on the A82 trunk road at Glen Coe Gorge, following the completion of rock slope stabilisation works.

Surfacing works are planned to take place on the night of Tuesday 2 June 19:00 for 4 nights, with all works being complete by the morning of Saturday 6 June at 06:00.

Due to restricted road widths through sections of these works, we have no option but to close the carriageway to ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public. The A82 will therefore be closed in both directions from 7pm to 6am. During periods of closure, amnesties at 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm,12pm, 2am and 4am will allow waiting vehicles to be escorted through the site.

Out with these hours traffic management will be removed, however, a reduced speed limit will remain in place as traffic will be travelling over a temporary surface.

Additional sailings

As a result of a new summer 2026 timetable for Ardmhor - Eriskay, during periods of significant disruption we can operate additional Sound of Barra request sailings. This will support with capacity for customers travelling to/from Lochboisdale and Castlebay. We will update the Ardmhor – Eriskay Service Status Sailings tab when they are available to be requested.

Local taxi numbers on the Isle of Barra are as follows:

Asty's Barra Cabs - 07957 280392

Cursty's Taxi - 07531 352767

Neil James' Taxi - 07837 603321

Alternative routes to South Uist

There are multiple routes to South Uist in addition to travelling direct from Oban or Mallaig to Lochboisdale.

You can travel via Oban to Castlebay then Ardmhor (Barra) to Eriskay or from Uig (Skye) to Lochmaddy (North Uist).

Alternatively, you can travel via Lewis or Harris and connect to North Uist at Leverburgh to Berneray.

View information about alternative routes to/from Lochboisdale.

Livestock Sales

Due to livestock sales taking place in Lochboisdale, amended timetables will operate on 21 & 22 August and 21 September 2026.

View the livestock sales Oban - Lochboisdale timetable

Summer 2026 Tidal Amendments

Due to tidal conditions, amended timetables will operate throughout the Summer timetable. See Summer Tidal Timetables here

June: 15, 16, 17, 20

July: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20

August: 12, 13, 14, 15, 28, 29, 30, 31

September: 10, 11, 12, 13, 26, 27, 28, 29

October: 10, 11, 12

Sunday 9 August

To avoid berthing clashes at Mallaig, MV Lord of the Isles will operate an amended timetable on Sunday 9 August. See amended timetable details.

Information

CalMac Status app

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Passenger rights

If your sailing is disrupted or cancelled, read our online guide to find out what you may be entitled to and how to claim.

Turn Up and Go and Bookable route online purchases. If you have purchased tickets online as a group or for any number of travel companions, for use on any of our Turn Up and Go or Bookable routes, the full party must travel on the same sailing. This applies to both legs of your journey. If you are unsure if all members of your group are travelling together, please complete separate transactions online.

Connecting Services  For customers using connecting services please note these services do not always guarantee a connection, particularly during times of disruption. We advise that you check both CalMac and connecting service websites prior to travel to ensure you can reach your end destination safely.

Stay Safe
When travelling with us, we strongly recommend our customers follow our safer travel guidance. Before travel, take a moment to familiarise yourself with the details.

Subscriber texts

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