Tourism bosses in Orkney say disruption to their ferry service after a relief vessel ran aground, is already having an effect on visitor numbers.
The Pentalina suffered a mechanical failure with 60 passengers on board.
Meanwhile, on the West coast, community groups want the Scottish Government to intervene after CalMac announced further changes to its timetable.
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