CalMac's Inverclyde sailings disrupted due to high winds

CalMac sailings to and from Dunoon have been suspended, with a replacement bus service running to Western Ferries.

🔸AMBER #Gourock #Dunoon 20Dec Due to strong winds, a replacement bus service will operate as close to the timetable as possible. The last bus from Dunoon will be 21:50 and 22:20 from Gourock.

— CalMac Service Info (@CalMac_Updates) December 20, 2023

Services between Gourock and Kilcreggan have also been cancelled for the remainder of today.

A CalMac spokesperson 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.

“However, the safety of our customers and crew must come first.

READ MORE: Yellow weather warning issued for strong winds in Inverclyde 

“In this instance, the Master of the vessel has judged it is necessary in response to the assessment of adverse weather conditions.”

The Wemyss Bay-Rothesay route continues to run, but the service is liable to disruption or cancellation at short notice due to the forecast.

Adverse weather conditions are forecast, and we expect these to disrupt our services. With the busy festive period approaching, many of you will be travelling – we'll keep you updated on routes via @CalMac_Updates and our Service Status page. Full info➡️ https://t.co/lz0eToeskE pic.twitter.com/kAEFzVlJiF

— CalMac Ferries (@CalMacFerries) December 19, 2023

Inverclyde is bracing for gusts of up to 53mph overnight, with a Met Office yellow weather warning coming into force at midnight.

The warning will remain in place until 9pm tomorrow.

Ferry passengers are urged to check for updates at calmac.co.uk/service-status.