Corran Ferry to be replaced through city deal fund

She added: “This funding will provide businesses and communities in Lochaber and Ardnamurchan with a reliable ferry service to enable them to thrive into the future.

“The new service will support the area’s vibrant visitor economy to drive jobs and economic opportunities across the Corran Narrows.”

The Corran Ferry service is the busiest single-vessel ferry route in Scotland, allowing drivers to bypass a 42 mile (67km) detour.

Owned and operated by the council, the service carries over 270,000 cars each year, providing an essential connection for the peninsular communities of Ardgour, Sunart, Ardnamurchan, Moidart, Morar, Morvern, and the Isle of Mull.

The existing ferry, MV Corran, was withdrawn for maintenance in October last year with repairs delayed and a replacement vessel suffering a number of breakdowns.