Arran ferries must continue to go to Ardrossan during harbour development works. That was the unanimous decision of the Isle of Arran Ferry Committee this week.
It comes following persistent speculation that the Brodick ferry service could go to Troon, even for a short time, while redevelopment work is carried out at Ardrossan, including a realignment of the berth used by the Arran ferry.
The move is said to be favoured by Caledonian MacBrayne. However, the ferry committee is backing the use of the second Irish berth at Ardrossan during the works