For the first time ever, Caledonian Macbrayne has been forced to issue a warning that all Western Isles ferries may be full.
Thousands of islanders are heading for Runrig’s farewell gig in Stirling, putting pressure on ferry space.
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The Gaelic rockers are bowing out of the music scene after 45 years with a series
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The MV Loch Seaforth is thought to be near her 700 passenger maximum capacity on her Friday morning voyage from Stornoway.
All other ferries are filling up fast while cardeck space is at a premium across the islands.
A Cal Mac notice said: “Foot passengers are advised to book return journeys between Thursday and Monday due to Runrig concerts in Stirling.”
Runrig exodus puts pressure on ferries
16 August 2018