LAST year the first ferry due into Campbel-town from Ardrossan failed to run as the boat was unfit for service.
Mechanical gremlins have once again struck the ship and it missed six sailings last week throwing many tourists’, and Campbeltonians’, travel plans into disarray.
It is also hitting hoteliers in the pocket as they face cancelled bookings and the possibility that disgruntled holidaymakers may never return.