ONE of the ferries on the Gourock to Dunoon route has been withdrawn.

CalMac say that MV Ali Cat has been taken off the crossing for essential repairs to her starboard shaft, leaving MV Argyll Flyer to cover the route alone on a reduced single vessel timetable.

The ferry firm say that they expect to be able to give passengers an update on Friday.

CalMac said: "Disrupting a sailing is a decision we do not take lightly because we know it will inconvenience our customers and the communities we serve.

"We apologise for any inconvenience caused."

To see the revised timetable visit www.calmac.co.uk