MULTI-MILLION pound improvements are to be made to CalMac’s port and passenger areas, following the company’s successful tender to operate Clyde and Hebrides ferry services for the next eight years.

Managing director Martin Dorchester says it marks the start of a new era on the west coast.

He said: “We are investing £6m in on-board and port and passenger area improvements, including consistent signage, a standard look and feel to customer sitting and waiting areas, upgraded restaurant counters and retail outlets, an ‘at seat’ drinks trolley service and digital information screens.”