Trevor Boult, an officer in the merchant navy, profiles the MV Isle of Arran a ship that has served Islay well Remarks such as 'she's a fine sea boat' and 'she's my favourite' about the ferry Isle of Arran are made with enthusiasm and some … [Read more...] about Isle of Arran Ferry – A Tribute
Islay Ferry History
The Sea Route To Islay
CMAL created a commemorative brochure in PDF format to mark the launch of MV Finlaggan on 24 May 2011. The brochure is titled "The Sea Route to Islay - The Journey to Finlaggan". Written by CalMac Historian Ian McCrorie, the brochure charts the … [Read more...] about The Sea Route To Islay
Book Review Last of the Puffermen
In 1965 Keith McGinn left a secure, but dead end job with Ayr Burgh Water Department to serve as a deck hand on the 'Lady Isle,' a diesel puffer owned by Irvine Shipping and Trading Company, a subsidiary of the well known puffer owning firm Ross and … [Read more...] about Book Review Last of the Puffermen
Kingdom of MacBrayne
Kingdom of MacBrayne, a Book Review: Caledonian MacBrayne, or Calmac, is the ferry operator for the majority of islands off the Scottish west coast. Calmac is a familiar name for people who make use of their reliable ferry service. I still remember … [Read more...] about Kingdom of MacBrayne
Paddle Steamer Islay III
I have two images of the good old days for you, they show the Paddle Steamer Islay III, built by Todd & McGregor, Glasgow in 1872. The Paddle Steamer of 497 tons and 211.4 feet in length was built as the Princess Louise and was launched in May 1872. … [Read more...] about Paddle Steamer Islay III