MV Loch Shira, which serves the Isle of Cumbrae, could be out of service until mid-June.

The Scottish government overruled a unanimous cross-party decision by North Ayrshire Council to reject the plan.

The Screen Machine mobile cinema is at risk of closing after being in operation for 25 years.

Funding problems have threatened the future of the Screen Machine service.

Hoy, Islay, Great Cumbrae, Raasay, Barra and Yell are chosen for the Scottish government project.

Calmac says some passengers are ignoring advice to wear face coverings as Covid outbreaks on ferries cause disruption.

The MV Loch Seaforth is expected to return to the Stornoway-Ullapool route on Monday.

The popular tourist destination features in a new game aimed at teaching young people about its heritage.