Improving every journey

Take a moment to read and watch some of our stories, which shine a light on the often unseen stories from across the CalMac network - including the amazing team of people powering each and every journey.

Fire and rescue vehicles positioned beside a CalMac ferry at Oban harbour during an emergency response exercise or incident.

The response we train for

CalMac crew praised for their fast and expert response aboard MV Isle of Mull

MV Loch Frisa

In praise of our people

Read a beautiful letter of heartfelt thanks from a seasoned ferry-goer to our team.

King's baton handover

Watch the handover of the King’s Baton from Caledonian MacBrayne to HM Coastguard, amid the baton’s 500 day journey ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games on 23 July.

The small ferry MV Carvoria sails across to the Isle of Kerrera

Catching the ferry home

CalMac’s cargo is varied and often unusual – each one telling the story of how intrinsic our services are to island life. None more so than one of our recent shipments to Kerrera.

Where Next?

Watch our latest campaign Where Next? highlighting the beauty of island-hopping trips on Scotland’s west coast. Catch it across STV and on Heart and Clyde Radio.

Where Next?

Where Next?

Watch our latest campaign Where Next? highlighting the beauty of island-hopping trips on Scotland’s west coast. Catch it across STV and on Heart and Clyde Radio.

Where Next?

Our People. Making a Difference

Each and every day, throughout the CalMac network, our hard working team do all that they can to get people where they are going safely and soundly. This sometimes involves going the extra mile, something we are always proud to do. Here are some recent stories that shine a light on the amazing people we have working with us.

Two members of the CalMac crew, in high visibiity clothing, working at the bow of the ship with rope.

the most important journey

Needing to get home when a family member is seriously ill and urgently needs you is one of the most important and emotional journeys you can make.

Behind every vessel

Our hard working teams are the people behind every journey. Here we meet the Faulds Park team - critical to supporting and maintaining our beloved fleet of vessels.

The island's heartbeat

Our journeys are powered by people who care deeply about what they do. Explore their stories in their own words.

Terry's story

Terry, port supervisor in Port Askaig chats about why the ferry, and the ferry terminal is the heartbeat of Islay.

A picture of Terry, a CalMac Port Supervisor out on the Port in her high visibility workwear.

Terry's story

Terry, port supervisor in Port Askaig chats about why the ferry, and the ferry terminal is the heartbeat of Islay.

Gary's story

Gary, port assistant explains how special he feels it is to play a role in the life of his local community.

Gary, Port assistant at CalMac at the port in his high visibility workwear.

Gary's story

Gary, port assistant explains how special he feels it is to play a role in the life of his local community.

Paul's story

All in a day’s work – hear how a fishing boat in difficulty received critical support from the crew of MV Argyle following a request from Belfast coast guard.

Image of Paul, a Chief Officer with Caledonian MacBrayne

Paul's story

All in a day’s work – hear how a fishing boat in difficulty received critical support from the crew of MV Argyle following a request from Belfast coast guard.

Our team in Coll

Tasha, Georgia and Rosie in Coll chat about both the satisfaction and challenges they experience as women in the maritime industry.

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