The Army could be brought into provide a replacement for a key Highland ferry service.

There is currently only a foot passenger service from Corran to the Ardnamurchan peninsula after the relief vessel broke down.

A reduced service has been running on the five-minute crossing of Loch Linnhe since January as the main ferry on the Highland Council service, the MV Corran, was taken off for repairs.


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The MV Maid of Glencoul had been covering the route until it broke down last Friday, leaving locals and tourists facing a diversion of around 42 miles.

The Herald:

Highland Council organised a foot passenger route from Wednesday on a catamaran which can take up to 65 passengers, which runs two return trips daily.

But there is no currently car service on what the ferry is the busiest single-vessel route in Scotland, carrying more than 270,000 cars a year.

Now, Scotland’s Transport Minister has confirmed the local authority has been in contact regarding military assistance.

Transport Minister Kevin Stewart said: “The Highland Council has made contact with the Scottish Government regarding military support.


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“The Scottish Government will liaise with The Highland Council to consider how this is taken forward.

“There is a structured process to follow for military assistance and any final decision will be for MoD.”