Islanders angry over ferry service

ENRAGED islanders are considering legal action to halt a controversial new ferry service that started in the Western Isles of Scotland yesterday.

Islanders angry over ferry service

Caledonian MacBrayne’s new seven-day service between North Uist and South Harris is the first time a Sunday boat has left from Harris, leading to criticism from some residents and politicians on the islands who argue the Sabbath is a day of rest and should be strictly observed.

Ferries between the islands currently run six days a week, but will now operate three times on a Sunday.

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