Getting people and goods to and from the western islands of Scotland represents something of a challenge.
Tourism is paramount as is the products for retail, construction and production of gin and whisky, to name but a few reasons why access to the islands is also paramount.
Poor service from the ferries due to cancelled crossings, reduced services and no new ferries to pick up the slack, Carol Millett goes back to the hauliers to see if anything has changed.
With the launch of the MV Glen Sannox, and a new CalMac chief executive, she asks if things are looking up.
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