Bit part timetable revealed ahead of Ardrossan ferry return
Meanwhile, the troubled MV Caledonian Isles is edging closer to a return to dry dock for another overhaul. The vessel is currently at James Watt Dock in Greenock.
CalMac said work to resolve pitch control issues on the 32-year-old Caley Isles was progressing as a "priority" and confirmed the ferry may require to enter dry dock again to fix the problem.
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This week's announcement of the return of MV Isle of Arran to Ardrossan was warmly welcomed. The harbour hasn't had a ferry service to Arran since the same ship was deployed up north at the start of the year.
The vessel will be rerouted to Ardrossan while MV Alfred - currently operating from Troon - goes in for essential maintenance for a fortnight.
CalMac said the new MV Glen Sannox would continue to operate from Troon, with the Isle of Arran running from Ardrossan.
The vessel will return on Monday, July 7. But after 7am sailings to Arran and the return to Ardrossan departing Brodick at 8.20am on Wednesday morning, it will leave the Clyde "due to essential vessel repairs and deployment requirements elsewhere".
MV Isle of Arran will return to service from Ardrossan with the 6pm sailing to Brodick on Friday, July 11 and a return crossing leaving Arran at 7.20pm.
It will then be expected to continue service until the return of MV Alfred to Troon on Monday, July 21.
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