Lochmaddy Pier will eventually be used by new ferries being built for CalMac's Little Minch routes.

The Law Society of Scotland blames GEOAmey for failing custody arrangements.

The boat, hired at a cost of £9m, still has an issue which prevents it from sailing on the Islay route.

CalMac hopes MV Alfred will soon be providing relief services on its west coast ferry routes.

CalMac said the reopening of Skye's Uig terminal not going to plan had caused disruption and upset.

CalMac has set out a series of issues affecting a number of its west coast ferries and services.

The shipyard building new ships for the Islay route will also build two vessels for the Western Isles.

It will take two boats to tow the Belfast-made structure to where it is to be used in Lochmaddy.