Lochshell Engineering is set to commence work on a delayed project at Rothesay Ferry Terminal next month.

The works, which will see a series of protective screens installed, were originally scheduled to begin at the quay last year but were delayed following an extended period of off-site fabrication and design.

The 'scour baffle screens' measure 8m wide x 5.6m high and will minimise the effects of propeller wash which currently affects the masonry quay wall located beneath and to the rear of the suspended deck of the ferry berth.


Lochshell will begin work on the project on 04 April under an £833,000 contract.

Ferry operator CalMac's Director of Service Delivery, David Gibson, said: "The nature of this work means it will be necessary to run a slightly amended timetable during this period. Due to one of the two vessels that service this route having to berth overnight elsewhere during this work, the second sailing departing Rothesay and second last sailing departing Wemyss Bay will be cancelled. This is to allow the vessel to reposition. With the exception of key events or local holidays, our analysis show that there will be sufficient capacity remaining throughout the day. However, we have negotiated access to the overnight berth during local holiday events to ensure capacity is maximised on the occasions where it is most required. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause but the short-term change to services are necessary to ensure the long-term sustainability of the terminal."

The project is scheduled for completion by 20 June 2019.

(CM/JG)