Isle of Islay
Any idea when she might be on her way from Yalova?

MV LORD OF THE ISLES left Aberdeen at 03:22 this morning and appears to have carried out sea trials southbound in the North Sea as far south as Stonehaven. She then turned about, showing Lochboisdale on AIS, but turned about again just north of Peterhead and, after a few manoeuvres returned to Aberdeen. In all, she was at sea for over 13 hours. It would appear that the vessel may have developed a problem on passage.
She has headed round to Kennacraig to carry out berthing trials there and at both Port Ellen and Port Askaig, would be interesting to see how she fits these berths.
Glen Sannox was able to land the stern ramp at the linkspan at both Port Ellen & Port Askaig. From the photos I saw, Port Ellen fitted absolutely fine however there was quite a lot of overhang at the bow at Port Askaig
MV CALEDONIAN ISLES is scheduled to return to revenue earning service for the first time since January 2024 departing from Ardrossan to Brodick at 17:00 on Wednesday 1st October 2025. The return sailing to Ardrossan is scheduled for 18:20.
Port engine trouble apparently, so has returned to Aberdeen. Lochboisdale service cancelled till Monday so far.