Calmac have announced their ferry fares are increasing by 6.5% on March 30th 2012. This is in response apparently to rising fuel costs. You can read the full story here http://forargyll.com/2011/12/curiosities-in-6-5-argyll-ferry-fares-rise-by-2012/ Thankfully Struthan Cottages are going to keep the same prices in 2013 as 2012 prices!