MacBrayne Ships

The Western Isles belonged to MacBrayne's. Their ships travelling the west coast of Scotland at a time when there were no proper roads. From the earliest vessels to the mighty Columba, this is the story of David MacBrayne.

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David MacBrayne's involvement in West Highland shipping services soon grew to encompass all of the major routes to the Isles. The company was eventually taken into state ownership and amalgamated with the Caledonian Steam Packet Co. to become Caledonian MacBrayne. This volume tells the story of MacBrayne's in private ownership up to the end of the independent company in 1972.