Name the new vessels for the Little Minch
CMAL has launched a public vote to help choose the names for two new ferries to serve the Little Minch routes.
There are two groups of names inspired by the landscape and history of Harris and North Uist. Voters can select one name from each group, and the two most popular names will be given to the sister vessels.
The shortlisted names are:
- Eubhal — The highest hill on North Uist
- Claymore — The word ‘claymore’ comes from the Gaelic Claidheamh Mòr, meaning ‘great sword’; a historical name previously given to iconic vessels
- Eilean Dorcha — A Gaelic name given to Benbecula, meaning Dark Island in English
- Orasay — A tidal island in South Uist and a bay in North Uist
- Pioneer — A historical name previously given to iconic vessels, including one that served similar routes in the mid-1980s
- Lochmor — A historical name previously given to a vessel that served ports of the Little Minch
- Scotasay — A small island just off the East coast of Harris
- Clisham — The highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides, located on North Harris
The vote has now closed.
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Find out more about the Little Minch projects
Little Minch Routes—Infrastructure
Formerly known as the Skye Triangle, you can find the overall programme updates and progress here. Browse previous copies of event presentations and exhibition boards, as well as stakeholder Q&As—everything you need to know.
Two New Vessels for the Little Minch Routes
The two new vessels will be built to the same specification as the existing ferries under construction for Islay. This will speed up the replacement of the major vessel fleet and provide a more standardised vessel type that can be used on a variety of different routes.