Calmac ferries may not be ready until 2020

Scotland’ s transport secretary has said two new C al Mac ferries may not be ready until 2020, and warned it could be even later.

Michael Matheson was giving evidence to MSPS on Holyrood’s rural economy and connectivity committee about two vessels being built at Ferguson Marine in Port Glasgow.

M VG len S ann ox was intended to be in service on the Arran route last year, while an unnamed b oat, known as Hull 802, will serve the Outer Hebrides.

Ferguson Marine has blamed design changes and technical challenges.