STORM Barbara is forecast to bring 90mph winds to west and north Scotland before Christmas Day.
Ferry operator CalMac has warned travellers to check regularly for disruption on individual routes online at www.calmac.co.uk or via its smartphone app or on Twitter.
CalMac operations director Drew Collier said: ‘We will review sailings case by case, but would advise anyone planning to travel by ferry to take this into account when planning journeys.’