We’re always excited to head to Tiree to do our twice yearly maintenance visit. The goal is always to ensure things are as the best they can be for all our forthcoming guests. As with each visit, we focus not just on replacing things that need some attention, but also to ensure its replaced with […]
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Tiree to Oban on a rib
Now this is style. Imagine going from Tiree to Oban on a rib! Perhaps expensive and definitely something to do ONLY in good weather!
Oban’s Big Strip
Yesterday afternoon, Oban’s main road was closed off, for a unique world breaking event. The world’s largest strip! BUT…before you get too curious, i’m referring of course to the Scottish Dance, “Strip the willow!” Hundreds of people took part dancing to a sound system set up with live piped music. It attracted just as many […]
Government Ferry Reviews
On the 9th April 2010, the Scottish Government met to discuss the ferry route from Oban to Tiree. Their minutes from their meeting have just been published today on their website. Although no specific actions were released to the public, the questions the ministers and reviewers make very, very interesting reading and will surely impact […]
Calmac LifeBoat Test
I was travelling back from Tiree on Saturday 19th March 2010, (in a glorious day!) when the ferry stopped in the middle of Sound of Mull. Calmac decided to use the nice weather to test their lifeboats. I managed to make this short film. Apologies for film quality. I’ll be upgrading my camera soon.
Calmac Announce Revised Fares for 2010
As a result of a recent fares revision, a further 2% fares increase is to be applied across the CalMac network with effect from 26 March 2010. The timetables published on calmac.co.uk have been updated to include these changes. The Revised Fares Booklet should be used in conjunction with all printed Summer 2010 Timetables and […]
My Small Hiccup in Oban
Well, there i was all packed up and ready to go to Tiree on Saturday to do some Winter maintenance and who would have guessed it, the BOAT broke down. I dont remember that ever happening before! So, only option was to book into B&B in Oban and sail out on the Sunday boat, which […]
