The ferry operator has been forced to cut passengers numbers on its MV Isle of Mull vessel0 to 45 after it failed a safety check.

CalMac says the small fire was extinguished quickly by the crew and no-one was hurt.

The move follows protests over the cancellation of South Uist's ferry for almost a month.

Islanders in South Uist and neighbouring islands tell of the affect of almost month-long loss of a ferry service.

A march has been held against CalMac's decision to cut June's sailings from Lochboisdale to Mallaig.

Ferry operator CalMac apologises for a further delay in repairs to the MV Hebridean Isles.

Western Isles Council said it should be a cabinet job due to serious ferry problems.

Islanders on South Uist are calling for compensation after CalMac cancelled all sailings for the rest of June.