Technical Issues Affect Ferry Services on Wemyss Bay-Rothesay Route

The ferry ‘Bute’ has experienced multiple technical difficulties while operating on the Wemyss Bay-Rothesay route, leading to service disruptions. On February 15, 2026, the ferry faced a technical issue with its rescue boat davit, resulting in the cancellation of several sailings. Affected departures from Rothesay included 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m. on February 16, along with the 7:05 p.m. sailing from Wemyss Bay. In an effort to accommodate passengers, the ‘Coruisk’ was added to the schedule, operating from Wemyss Bay starting at 8:05 a.m. until the 3:00 p.m. sailing.

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