BOTH ferries sailing from Ardrossan will be impacted after delays to repairs to one of Calmac’s ships.

The MV Clansman ran into complications during the repair to the propulsion system and it will now be out of action for longer than first thought.

This means that until May 31, the main route between Ardrossan and Brodick will be a single vessel service from April 26 but the MV Isle of Arran will be running between the route but also at Islay.

In addition, the start of the summer service for the popular Ardrossan to Campbeltown route will be postponed.

Part of the boat's system will be going to Denmark for specialist repair.

CalMac’s Managing Director, Robbie Drummond said: “We are facing a highly regrettable situation that we need to manage as best we can with the vessels we have.

"Our first priority is to continue to provide a lifeline service to island communities.

“The overrun of our annual vessel dry dock schedule into the summer season is regrettable and we realise that this set of circumstance is going to impact adversely on some communities which we apologise for.

"However, under the circumstances, the timetable arrangements we have now put in place for the period of disruption are the best options we have available.”

CalMac’s customer care team is now working to ensure anyone already booked to travel are aware of the new timetable arrangements.

Passengers are urged to check the website to confirm amended timetables before travelling at calmac.co.uk.