The Corran Ferry relief vessel, Maid of Glencoul, returned to Loch Linnhe during week commencing 17 August following the successful completion of her 2026 annual maintenance and repairs programme.
After completing sea trials, the vessel made the journey home and is currently berthed at Fort William while works continue at Ardgour as part of the Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme.
Chair of Economy and Infrastructure Committee, Councillor Ken Gowans, said: “The return of the relief vessel - Maid of Glencoul following her annual refit is welcome news for Corran Ferry users and reflects The Highland Council’s continued commitment to providing a reliable and resilient service for local communities, businesses and visitors.
“Having a fully operational relief vessel available, strengthens the resilience of the service, helping to minimise disruption and maintain this vital transport link across the Corran Narrows when the main vessel MV Corran is unavailable.
“We are also continuing to make good progress with the Corran Ferry Infrastructure Improvement Scheme (CFIIS), which will deliver lasting improvements for passengers and ferry operations. Together, these investments are enhancing the reliability of the service today while helping to secure a more resilient and sustainable future for the Corran Ferry for years to come.”
The next scheduled annual refit will be for MV Corran, commencing on 1 November 2026. During this period, Maid of Glencoul, including the carriage of Dangerous Goods will provide relief cover to allow the continued operation of the service.
The Council remains committed to optimising Corran Ferry service delivery, minimising absence of MV Corran and any service downtime.
The MV Corran is operating to the usual timetable, running seven days a week. For latest information, please visit the Corran Ferry Webpage .
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