Ardrossan

The MV Caledonian has been unable to carry passengers between Ardrossan and Arran since January 2024.

More than 400 drivers at depots throughout Ayrshire have been on strike since 9 June.

CalMac's MV Caledonian Isles is now expected to resume sailing from Ardrossan to Arran early next week.

The ongoing industrial dispute involves Stagecoach depots in Ayr, Arran, Ardrossan, and Kilmarnock.

Talks to bring the North Ayrshire port into public ownership appear to have reached a stalemate, campaigners say.

Unite said 430 drivers would be on strike on routes in Ayrshire and Arran.

Unite said 430 drivers would strike on routes in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire and Glasgow in May and June.

Drivers across the south and west of Scotland were due to begin a series of walk outs this week in a dispute over pay.