THE LONG-AWAITED ferry service between Ardrossan and Campbeltown becomes a reality in May, the Scottish Government confirmed on Monday.
Caledonian MacBrayne's new service will run between Ardrossan and the southern Kintyre port three times a week - stopping off at Brodick on Saturdays.
It will make Ardrossan a gateway to the Mull of Kintyre and the Western Isles, council leader Willie Gibson said.
"North Ayrshire will reap the benefits with more visitors arriving in the area - and in particular Ardrossan and Arran - to make use of the new service," he added.
For the full story see this week's Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald.
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