The Maid of Glencoul has developed a steering fault today (Tuesday, 16 December) and has been withdrawn from service. Contingency plans are being implemented immediately to maintain connectivity for communities.
Alternative Services:
- A 12-passenger foot service across the Corran Narrows (Nether Lochaber to Ardgour) commenced at 13:30 hrs and will follow the normal ferry service timetable, until further notice.
- An additional passenger service will operate immediately between Camusnagaul and Fort William Pier. Check Highland Ferries for details (external link).
- Plans are underway for a connecting shuttle bus service between Strontian, Ardgour, and Camusnagaul. Further information will follow.
Specialist engineers are being mobilised to repair the Maid of Glencoul, and updates will be provided as soon as possible. Real-time service information is available via @CorranFerry on X, the Corran Ferry Facebook page, and the Corran Ferry website (external link).
Please note: Foot-passenger-only services will operate to the normal ferry timetable until further notice.
Real-time service information is available via @CorranFerry on X, the Corran Ferry Facebook page, and the Corran Ferry website (external link).
The Highland Council would like to apologise to customers for the disruption and thank our third-party operators for their swift response in providing alternative services. It is our priority is to provide service alternatives whilst repairs on the Maid of Glencoul are carried out.
Further updates relating to the repair of the Maid of Glencoul will be communicated as soon as possible.