‘Travel’ Archives
New CEO for CalMac
David MacBrayne Ltd, the parent company of ferry operators Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) and NorthLink Ferries Ltd (NFL) has announced the appointment of Mr Archie Robertson OBE as its new Chief Executive. Mr Robertson, (56), is a former Chief Executive of the Highways Agency, which is responsible for England’s vital trunk road arteries. [...]
Brian Souter Bidding For Ferry Route
Brian Souter's company, Highland & Universal Securities (no2) Limited, has been shortlisted as a bidder for the Gourock-Dunoon ferry service. He said: "I am well aware of the importance of the Gourock-Dunoon ferry services to the local community and Highland & Universal Securities is well placed to improve on the current levels of [...]
Oban Travel Plan – Action Day
Nearly 50 pupils from schools in and around Oban are gearing up to take part in a School Travel Plan Action Day. The event, organised by national sustainable transport charity Sustrans, will take place at the Corran Halls in Oban next Wednesday (March 24th). The schools which have pupils attending - which were chosen on a first come, first [...]
A82 Crianlarich – Overnight Closure
Scotland TranServ has announced the overnight closure of the A82 at Crianlarich from Monday March 22nd 2010 for road improvement works. The project, which is expected to last two nights (weather permitting), is designed to enhance safety at the double bend under the railway bridge in Crianlarich. The works are to be carried out by Scotland [...]
Closure Of Lock 4 Bridge Ardrishaig
Lock No. 4 Bridge in Ardrishaig will be closed from Monday 15th to Friday 26th March 2010 to allow essential repairs to be carried out. There will be no access between East Bank Road and West Bank Road during this period. Argyll and Bute Council apologises for any inconvenience caused.
