A REDUCED one-vessel timetable will be in place on the Gourock to Dunoon ferry route until next month 'at least'.

CalMac say that MV Argyll Flyer, which recently broke down, remains off service for the immediate future, leaving MV Ali Cat covering the route alone.

They said: "Contractors are continuing to explore the best and quickest way to resolve matters so that the vessel can get back into service as soon as possible.

"The current single vessel timetable will remain in place until at least August 2."

In a further disruption for passengers, MV Ali Cat needs essential planned maintenance breaks and from next week until further notice both the 11.20am from Gourock and 11.50am from Dunoon will be cancelled Monday-Friday to allow this.